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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herschel Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Ablatino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herschel Whitehead has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herschel Whitehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tino Ablatino!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ablatino throws a head kick that misses
and Whitehead counters with a series of strikes. Ablatino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ablatino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ablatino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitehead is controlling him.
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing.
Ablatino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitehead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ablatino's head.
Whitehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ablatino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead postures up in Ablatino's guard and throws a big left but Ablatino blocks it.
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ablatino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ablatino throws a combination that misses
and Whitehead counters with a left and a right that stings Ablatino.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ablatino.
Ablatino throws a combination that misses
and Whitehead counters with a straight right hand.
Ablatino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ablatino misses with a combination
and Whitehead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ablatino thinking.
Ablatino looks winded!
Whitehead has a takedown stuffed.
Ablatino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitehead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ablatino somewhat.
Whitehead gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehead in side control lands a decent elbow.
Whitehead throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Whitehead throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ablatino works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Whitehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ablatino defending well though.
Ablatino wants to get back to his feet.
Whitehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitehead lands a nice short elbow.
Whitehead throwing shots but Ablatino is blocking nicely.
Whitehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehead stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ablatino to get to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ablatino. Those never looked like landing.
Whitehead throws a shot to the body.
Ablatino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitehead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herschel Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Ablatino.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ablatino as he avoids it easily.
Whitehead feints a jab promting Ablatino to slip. Whitehead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ablatino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ablatino throws a combination that misses
and Whitehead counters with a one-two to the body.
Tino Ablatino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablatino tries to sprawl but Whitehead drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whitehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ablatino defending well though.
Ablatino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ablatino wants to stand back up but Whitehead manages to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ablatino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Whitehead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitehead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ablatino wants to improve his position but Whitehead is controlling well.
Herschel Whitehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ablatino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ablatino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ablatino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom here.
Ablatino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitehead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ablatino is breathing heavily.
Ablatino working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablatino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitehead, who protects the arm well.
Whitehead is trying to control Ablatino's posture but Ablatino avoids it.
Whitehead is looking to reverse the position.
Ablatino throws a strike aimed at the side of Whitehead's head but Whitehead avoids it well.
Ablatino prevents Whitehead from escaping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitehead is trying to control Ablatino's posture but Ablatino avoids it.
Whitehead is looking for a sweep.
Ablatino lands a few punches from side control.
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom here.
Whitehead is looking for a sweep.
Ablatino working away.
Ablatino lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino scoring with punches and elbows.
Ablatino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ablatino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ablatino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitehead down.
Whitehead holds on to Ablatino's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ablatino misses with the ground and pound.
Ablatino working the ground and pound from side control.
Ablatino scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Whitehead to see if he's OK.
Whitehead pushes Ablatino away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ablatino gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ablatino wants to control but Whitehead is keeping him busy.
Whitehead wants to get back to his feet.
Whitehead is trying to control Ablatino's posture but Ablatino avoids it.
Whitehead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ablatino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino trying to control the position but Whitehead is working away.
Whitehead struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Whitehead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ablatino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ablatino wants to control but Whitehead is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ablatino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whitehead counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ablatino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whitehead just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Whitehead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead gets underhooks to prevent Ablatino's takedown attempt.
Whitehead wants to stall.
Ablatino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitehead to keep the fight standing.
Herschel Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Ablatino.
Whitehead misses with an elbow strike.
Whitehead can't break the clinch.
Whitehead jumps guard but Ablatino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ablatino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Whitehead can't fight it off and eventually Ablatino manages to take the fight to the floor. Whitehead looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ablatino passes Whitehead's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Ablatino has control of the leg.
Whitehead trying to hold on to Ablatino's head to control him but Ablatino postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Ablatino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ablatino misses with a combination
and Whitehead counters by clinching up.
Whitehead wants to stall.
Whitehead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ablatino as Whitehead tries to tie him up.
Ablatino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitehead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Whitehead.
Whitehead pulls guard.
Whitehead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ablatino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitehead controls Ablatino momentarily but Ablatino frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead pulls Ablatino in close to prevent any damage.
Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ablatino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ablatino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitehead's head.
Whitehead controls Ablatino momentarily but Ablatino frees himself.
Whitehead wants to stand up but Ablatino is controlling him.
Ablatino wants to get up but he can't break Whitehead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ablatino wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
Ablatino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ablatino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whitehead counters with a left and a right that stings Ablatino.
Ablatino throws a series of punches but Whitehead avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino throws a combination that misses
and Whitehead counters with a right hand to the body.
Whitehead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ablatino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ablatino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whitehead counters with a right hand to the body.
Ablatino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herschel Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Ablatino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ablatino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whitehead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ablatino as he avoids it easily.
Ablatino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ablatino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ablatino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitehead.
Whitehead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ablatino throws a series of punches but Whitehead moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino misses with a combination
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ablatino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ablatino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ablatino has his takedown stuffed
and Whitehead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ablatino thows a leg kick but Whitehead checks it
and Whitehead counters with a left to the body.
Ablatino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitehead's waist but Whitehead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ablatino off to one side.
Ablatino slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitehead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ablatino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablatino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitehead shoots in looking for a takedown. Ablatino tries to sprawl out of it but Whitehead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ablatino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ablatino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ablatino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ablatino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitehead has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ablatino shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Ablatino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ablatino 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Ablatino!
After winning the bout, Tino Ablatino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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