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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serial Killer (ranked 5187 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbert Whitakker (ranked 5804 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serial Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robbert Whitakker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitakker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whitakker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitakker working a defensive guard here.
Whitakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
Killer tries to roll over but Whitakker keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitakker thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is staying active underneath Whitakker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitakker is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Whitakker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitakker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitakker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whitakker prevents Killer from improving his position.
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.
Whitakker is controlling the pace.
Whitakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killer scores with a jab. Whitakker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whitakker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitakker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Whitakker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitakker lands a jab to the nose.
Whitakker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer dives in and scores a takedown into Whitakker's guard.
Killer landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whitakker trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Whitakker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitakker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killer throws a hook but Whitakker blocks it.
Whitakker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitakker! But no joy.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitakker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitakker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Whitakker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Killer cracks Whitakker with an open hand slap.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whitakker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Killer.
Whitakker swinging wildly here.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitakker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries for a takedown but Whitakker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitakker is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Whitakker circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Whitakker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitakker throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitakker connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Whitakker lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killer drops his hands momentarily and Whitakker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whitakker misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitakker lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer walks into a left hand.
Whitakker leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitakker drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Whitakker breaks from the clinch.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitakker connects with an inside leg kick.
Serial Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitakker is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Whitakker circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitakker with a jab.
Good shot there by Whitakker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitakker throws a nice head kick!
Whitakker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whitakker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whitakker showed some decent athleticism there.
Whitakker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker controlling the action here.
Whitakker winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitakker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitakker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robbert Whitakker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Whitakker seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitakker lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Whitakker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Whitakker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Whitakker lands but Killer takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitakker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whitakker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whitakker wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer is looking for a triangle but Whitakker pushes his legs off easily.
Killer looking for subs off his back but Whitakker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitakker trying to control the pace.
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitakker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitakker wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Whitakker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Whitakker slows the pace down in half guard.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Whitakker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robbert Whitakker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Whitakker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitakker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Whitakker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitakker throws a series of strikes that have Killer backpedaling.
Whitakker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitakker shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
A lazy left from Whitakker finds it's target.
Whitakker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Whitakker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Whitakker. No joy for Killer on that attempt.
Whitakker with a jab.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Whitakker.
Killer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitakker's half guard.
Whitakker is trying to stand.
Whitakker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitakker.
Robbert Whitakker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer connects with a couple of short punches.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whitakker trying to control the pace.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Whitakker has control of the leg.
Serial Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitakker is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbert Whitakker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whitakker 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbert Whitakker!
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RATING
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