PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Whitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Ionut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitney
vs
Ionut

167 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Whitney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Ionut!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ionut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ionut.
Whitney stuffs the takedown attempt from Ionut. Ionut gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Whitney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ionut.
Ionut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitney circles away.
Whitney goes for a double leg but Ionut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ionut continues to drive forward.

Ionut has Whitney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ionut pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitney tumbling to the mat - Ionut dives into Whitney's guard.
Ionut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitney's head.

Whitney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Whitney has his foot on Ionut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ionut works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ionut throws a strike but Whitney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ionut trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ionut doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ionut is striking from the bottom but Whitney uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ionut won't allow Whitney to pass to mount.
Ionut tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Whitney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ionut to get to his feet.
Whitney misses with a two punch combination.
Whitney throws out a powerful jab.
Ionut darts in looking for a takedown but Whitney gets double underhooks and turns Ionut into the cage.
Whitney digs a right hand into Ionut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ionut's gas tank.
Ionut looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whitney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whitney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ionut throws a strike but Whitney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ionut striking off his back but it's not causing Whitney any problems.
Ionut trying to strike off his back.
Whitney controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chuck Whitney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ionut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitney defends well and Ionut ends up having to push Whitney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Whitney drags the fight down to the ground.
Ionut throws a strike but Whitney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whitney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ionut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitney puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ionut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ionut misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ionut missing with punches from the bottom.

Whitney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ionut punching from the bottom.
Whitney controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ionut punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Whitney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ionut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitney sprawls well. Whitney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ionut gets slowly back to his feet.

Whitney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ionut looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Whitney decides to stand back up. Whitney steps back and let's Ionut get back to his feet.
Whitney looks for a takedown but Ionut sprawls well.
Whitney misses with a takedown attempt - Ionut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ionut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ionut tries for a takedown but Whitney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chuck Whitney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ionut.
Ionut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitney swivels and escapes.
Chuck Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ionut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ionut wants it to stay on the feet.
Ionut shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ionut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ionut is breathing heavily.
Whitney jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Whitney clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitney jumps into guard, dragging Ionut to the mat.
Ionut preventing the sweep.
Ionut throws an elbow that misses. Whitney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ionut's guard. Nice move by Whitney!
Whitney is stalling in the full guard.
Whitney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ionut striking off his back but it's not causing Whitney any problems.
Whitney stays in close to Ionut's body and controls the position.
Ionut tries to strike from the bottom.

Whitney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ionut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Whitney.
A bone on bone clash there as Ionut blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Whitney.
Ionut shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitney tries to sprawl out of it but Ionut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whitney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Ionut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitney's waist but Whitney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ionut off to one side.

Whitney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ionut, pushing him back against the cage.

Whitney successfully pulls guard.
Whitney 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.
Chuck Whitney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ionut works over Whitney with some ground and pound from guard.
Ionut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ionut is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitney has wrist control.
Ionut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ionut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ionut throws a big elbow that misses.

Whitney has his foot on Ionut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ionut works his way back into a safe position though.
Ionut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ionut won't allow Whitney to sweep him here.
Ionut throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitney has his hands on Ionut's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ionut postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chuck Whitney just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by Ionut or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitney which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ionut is defended easily by Whitney.
Whitney has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ionut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Ionut as Whitney shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Whitney dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ionut shoots in but Whitney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ionut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ionut somewhat.
Whitney leaves Ionut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chuck Whitney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ionut.

Whitney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Whitney works his way into side control.
Whitney avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ionut.
Whitney remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Whitney has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ionut!
Whitney controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ionut is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Ionut defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Whitney.
Ionut is looking to get to half guard.
Whitney controlling his opponent.
Ionut swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ionut throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Whitney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ionut is trying to escape the mount.
Whitney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ionut throwing hammer fists to the chest of Whitney. What's that going to do exactly?
Whitney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ionut is desperately trying to improve his position but Whitney has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitney with the ground and pound from mount.
Ionut avoids a series of strikes thrown by Whitney.
Ionut blocking the ground and pound.
Ionut holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Whitney tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ionut is trying to reverse the position but instead Whitney has taken his back - oops!
Whitney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ionut tries to escape the position.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Whitney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitney 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Whitney!