PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Warmack (ranked 3869 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Paul Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warmack
vs
Whitehead

175 cm
18
153
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jalen Warmack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmack moves away from the strike by Whitehead.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Warmack moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warmack was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitehead.
Warmack tries to counter with a takedown but Whitehead is quick to defend against it.
Whitehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitehead misses the target.
Whitehead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warmack tries to counter with a takedown but Whitehead is quick to defend against it.
Whitehead throws a combination that misses

and Warmack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Warmack is controlling well.

Warmack is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warmack is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warmack seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Whitehead has recovered full guard.
Whitehead wants to hit a sweep here but Warmack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whitehead there!
Whitehead is looking to improve his position but Warmack isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Warmack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
Warmack looking to control.
Warmack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Warmack keeps moving.
Warmack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitehead postures up in Warmack's guard and throws a big left but Warmack blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing.
Whitehead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitehead postures up in Warmack's guard and throws a big left but Warmack blocks it.

Warmack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whitehead stacks Warmack 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 Whitehead!
Whitehead fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Warmack wants to control but Whitehead postures up.
Warmack tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Warmack on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warmack regains half guard, as Whitehead was trying to land strikes.
Warmack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead thows a huge punch but Warmack dodges it nicely.
Whitehead throwing shots but Warmack is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead prevents Warmack from improving his position.
Whitehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Whitehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Whitehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Whitehead.
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
Whitehead takes a swing at Warmack's ribcage but misses.
Warmack feinted with a counter takedown.
Warmack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitehead. That did some damage!
Whitehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitehead misses with a body shot.
Whitehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warmack attempts a counter takedown but Whitehead avoids it well and moves away.
Whitehead throws a right and a left that Warmack avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Warmack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehead tries to avoid it but Warmack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehead to the ground. Whitehead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warmack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitehead.
Whitehead swings for the body but Warmack moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warmack scores with a takedown into Whitehead's guard.
Warmack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitehead will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Warmack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warmack postures up.
Whitehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalen Warmack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warmack defending well though.
Warmack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warmack tries to get out of the position.
Warmack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Warmack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Whitehead with the ground and pound but Warmack uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Whitehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warmack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehead is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmack is working hard here to advance position.

Warmack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warmack is on top in guard.

Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warmack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Warmack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead!

Whitehead tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warmack parries the strikes from Whitehead easily there. Whitehead is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warmack to escape.
Warmack gets back to half guard.
Whitehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warmack trying to control here.
Warmack is staying active underneath Whitehead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Whitehead throws a body punch but Warmack moves out of range.
Warmack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Whitehead misses the jab.
A punch combination from Whitehead misses.
Whitehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warmack moves away.
Whitehead swings for the body but Warmack moves out of range.
Warmack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitehead.
Warmack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Whitehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead misses with a wild combination.
Warmack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whitehead misses with a two punch combination.
Whitehead is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warmack rather than just go for the knockout.
Warmack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitehead throws a right hand that Warmack ducks under and follows up with a left that Warmack also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warmack.
Whitehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Whitehead throws a big shot that misses.
Warmack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
Warmack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitehead throws a right hand that misses

and Warmack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jalen Warmack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehead is in trouble now - Warmack has advanced to mount!

Warmack working for a submission but Whitehead is keeping him at bay.

Warmack looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Warmack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
Warmack wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warmack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmack is trying to hold Whitehead in close to prevent damage but Whitehead has managed to pass into half guard.
Whitehead throwing shots but Warmack is blocking nicely.
Warmack taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard.
Whitehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitehead thows a huge punch but Warmack dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warmack is looking to improve his position.
Warmack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Warmack won't allow Whitehead to pass to mount.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Whitehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead throws a shot to the body.
Whitehead lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Whitehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitehead checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Whitehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whitehead 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Whitehead!