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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Shatterhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Old Shatterhand!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shatterhand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shatterhand is pressed up against the cage. Whitaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shatterhand down to the mat. Shatterhand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shatterhand moves into range and clinches up with Whitaker.
Shatterhand drags the fight down to the ground.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Shatterhand is keeping the position.
Shatterhand keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shatterhand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shatterhand throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shatterhand looking for a sweep. Not yet Shatterhand, not yet.
Shatterhand is adopting a defensive guard.
Shatterhand is looking for a triangle but Whitaker pushes his legs off easily.
Shatterhand pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
Whitaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shatterhand on the ground.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Shatterhand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatterhand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shatterhand gets to his feet. Whitaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shatterhand shoots for a takedown but Whitaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shatterhand throws a series of punches but Whitaker avoids them all with ease.
Shatterhand clinches with his opponent.
Whitaker tries to break free but Shatterhand pushes him back against the cage.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Shatterhand manages to get underhooks.
Shatterhand tries for a takedown but Whitaker manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shatterhand displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitaker up against the cage.
Whitaker wants to break free but Shatterhand has control.
Whitaker prevents Shatterhand from breaking the clinch.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but Shatterhand has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whitaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shatterhand prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shatterhand as Whitaker tries to tie him up.
Whitaker keeps control of Shatterhand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shatterhand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shatterhand is trying to push Whitaker away but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitaker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shatterhand smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shatterhand circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shatterhand counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatterhand misses with a knee strike.
Whitaker looking for a takedown.
Whitaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shatterhand has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker has clasped his hands together around Shatterhand's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shatterhand is trying to get back to half guard.
Shatterhand wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Shatterhand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatterhand wants to control but Whitaker postures up.
Shatterhand regains half guard.
Shatterhand kicks off Whitaker and gets to his feet.
Whitaker tries to clinch up
and Shatterhand counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shatterhand is trying to drag Whitaker to the mat but Whitaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whitaker jumps guard but Shatterhand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shatterhand prevents Whitaker from breaking the clinch.
Come on Shatterhand - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Shatterhand dominated that round.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shatterhand closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.
Shatterhand is pressed up against the cage. Whitaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shatterhand down to the mat. Shatterhand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shatterhand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shatterhand can't get the takedown.
Shatterhand wants a takedown.
Shatterhand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shatterhand ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shatterhand no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whitaker postures up in Shatterhand's guard and throws a big left but Shatterhand blocks it.
Whitaker trying to control but Shatterhand is working from the bottom.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Shatterhand.
Shatterhand looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker postures up in Shatterhand's guard and throws a big left but Shatterhand blocks it.
Shatterhand is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shatterhand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shatterhand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shatterhand throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Shatterhand shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Shatterhand.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Shatterhand counters with a left and a right that stings Whitaker.
Shatterhand is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whitaker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shatterhand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shatterhand.
Whitaker successfully pulls guard.
Shatterhand wanted to stand there but Whitaker had control of the position.
Shatterhand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whitaker looking to control.
Whitaker controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan Whitaker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatterhand has a takedown stuffed.
Whitaker closes the distance but Shatterhand moves to the side
and Shatterhand counters with a two punch combo.
Shatterhand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shatterhand off to one side.
Whitaker darts in trying to clinch
and Shatterhand moves into the clinch.
Whitaker goes for a takedown attempt but Shatterhand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shatterhand instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Shatterhand won't allow it.
Shatterhand jumps guard but Whitaker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker is trying to drag Shatterhand to the mat but Shatterhand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whitaker is trying to break the clinch but Shatterhand has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whitaker controlling the action here for a moment.
Whitaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shatterhand is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shatterhand gets control of Whitaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shatterhand will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shatterhand controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shatterhand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Shatterhand 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!
Whitaker tries to clinch up
and Shatterhand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Old Shatterhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shatterhand shoots in but Whitaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shatterhand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shatterhand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Shatterhand.
Whitaker tries to clinch up
and Shatterhand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitaker darts in trying to clinch
and Shatterhand counters with a series of strikes. Whitaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shatterhand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatterhand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whitaker closes the distance but Shatterhand moves to the side
and Shatterhand counters with a series of strikes. Whitaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shatterhand looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well.
Shatterhand swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitaker.
Shatterhand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is trying to break the clinch but Shatterhand has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shatterhand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Shatterhand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitaker's efforts to push away.
Shatterhand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whitaker wants a takedown.
Shatterhand is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whitaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shatterhand is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatterhand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Whitaker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shatterhand thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Whitaker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shatterhand not allowing Whitaker to control his hands.
Whitaker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Old Shatterhand has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Shatterhand wants to sweep but no luck.
Shatterhand looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.
Whitaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shatterhand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Old Shatterhand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shatterhand 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Shatterhand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shatterhand 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Shatterhand!
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FIGHT
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