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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Alan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pernell Whitaker Jr's chin.
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165 cm
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Alan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Whitaker Jr moves into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitaker Jr. Alan takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands with a right to the head. Whitaker Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Alan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitaker Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitaker Jr lands with a left to the head. Whitaker Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Whitaker Jr on the inside. Whitaker Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Whitaker Jr lands with a light punch inside. Whitaker Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alan looking to slow down the pace here. Whitaker Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Whitaker Jr on the inside. Alan looking for a takedown. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Whitaker Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alan. A shot in the inside from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Alan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitaker Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Whitaker Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Whitaker Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alans head. 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 shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Whitaker Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Whitaker Jr has Alan pushed against the cage. Whitaker Jr is leaning against Alan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Whitaker Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Whitaker Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short body shot lands from Whitaker Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitaker Jr lands a right hand. Whitaker Jr works on Alan's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitaker Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Whitaker Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Whitaker Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Whitaker Jr lands an uppercut. Whitaker Jr cracks Alan with a nice body shot. A short right from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alan. Whitaker Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Whitaker Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alan fails to pull guard.
Whitaker Jr gets underhooks to prevent Alan's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. 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 quick uppercut on the inside from Whitaker Jr. Alan tries to pull guard but Whitaker Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Whitaker Jr pushes Alan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitaker Jr gets through Alan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Whitaker Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr is struggling to control the position. Still in the clinch, Whitaker Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Whitaker Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Whitaker Jr scores with a hook to the body. Whitaker Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Whitaker Jr digs a right hand into Alan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alan's gas tank. Whitaker Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alan has a takedown stuffed. Whitaker Jr lands a big head kick that sends Alan tumbling to the mat! Whitaker Jr takes a step backwards and waves Alan back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Whitaker Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alan misses with a takedown attempt and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Alan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Whitaker Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alan fails to land the takedown. Alan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alan looks to throw the jab but Whitaker Jr is out of range. Whitaker Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alan, pushing him back against the cage. Nice body punch from Whitaker Jr - that landed with a thud.
Whitaker Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitaker Jr pushes Alan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alan can't break the clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Whitaker Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alan backwards. A short right from Whitaker Jr on the inside. Whitaker Jr is working Alan over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Whitaker Jr works on Alan's body with a couple of short punches. Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Whitaker Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Alan backwards. A nice right hand lands inside 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! Whitaker Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Whitaker Jr. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Whitaker Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Whitaker Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alan backwards. Whitaker Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Alan is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whitaker Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Alan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Whitaker Jr pushes Alan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr pushes Alan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Whitaker Jr. A short right from Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr lands with a left to the head. Whitaker Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alan misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr pushes Alan against the cage. Whitaker Jr is working some dirty boxing. Whitaker Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Alan goes down! Alan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Whitaker Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernell Whitaker Jr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72% |
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