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Event:
RBFC 88:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzo checks a leg kick.
Gonzo slips under a jab.
Whipple throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gonzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whipple displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whipple misses with a head kick.
Gonzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whipple connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzo. Gonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whipple tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Gonzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whipple.
Whipple throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipple tried to score with a low kick but Gonzo checks it.
Whipple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gonzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whipple.
Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whipple.
Gonzo throws a big counter combination but Whipple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Whipple drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Whipple throws a big right hand that misses.
Whipple is stalling in the full guard.
Whipple throwing strikes but missing.
Whipple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whipple wants to control from the top but Gonzo keeps moving.
Gonzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whipple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whipple throwing strikes from guard but Gonzo blocks nicely.
Whipple throwing strikes from guard but Gonzo blocks nicely.
Gonzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whipple on the ground.
Whipple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whipple is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whipple working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Whipple is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whipple is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzo has wrist control.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Whipple slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whipple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzo's head.
Whipple throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whipple's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!#REVR##SUB2#
Whipple looking for a guillotine here but Gonzo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Whipple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Whipple is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gonzo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Whipple's body to avoid the submission. Whipple has instead reached around Gonzo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Whipple arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Owen Whipple!
After the fight, Owen Whipple was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Whipple blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Whipple shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whipple prevents Freire from getting back to his feet.
Freire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whipple on the ground.
Whipple sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whipple landing with the ground and pound.
Whipple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whipple with a nice head shot there.
Whipple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whipple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whipple is working Freire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whipple working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Whipple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whipple lands a couple of elbows.
Freire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whipple is one step ahead there.
Whipple not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freire is trying to control the position but Whipple postures up.
Whipple trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whipple landing with the ground and pound.
Whipple preventing the sweep. #T2#
Freire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whipple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freire wants to stand and escape but Whipple is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whipple's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whipple seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whipple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whipple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Freire is rocked!
Whipple connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Freire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Whipple dives into side control.
Whipple scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Freire is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Whipple can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Whipple!
A less than humble Owen Whipple misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UGD 17:Harada Vs Dykstra
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whipple flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A big right from Smith misses.
Whipple lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Whipple throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Whipple feints a counter leg kick.
Whipple shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Whipple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whipple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Whipple finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Whipple moves out of range easily.
Whipple lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Whipple closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard. #ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Whipple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Whipple wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Whipple's takedown attempt.
Caleb Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Whipple.#TD2#
Whipple works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whipple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whipple on the ground.
Whipple is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Whipple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whipple wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Whipple showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whipple accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whipple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWhipple.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Whipple shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Whipple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Whipple is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Whipple moves out of range easily.
Whipple is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Whipple throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Whipple connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Whipple's head.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Whipple to the canvas! Smith follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Smith!
Caleb Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Owen Whipple had this to say: 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.
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Event:
UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Whipple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whipple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whipple misses with a head kick.
Jab by Shipman.
Shipman moves out of range of the body kick from Whipple.
Shipman looks to land a combination. Whipple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shipman lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Whipple is rocked!
Shipman is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Whipple hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
A relieved looking Harold Shipman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Owen Whipple had this to say: 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.
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Event:
UGD 5:Maulovski Vs Shevchenko
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mouse misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouse.
Whipple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whipple counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Whipple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whipple counters with a body kick.
We've been told by Mouse's head coaches at 🔥 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whipple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whipple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Whipple tries a quick counter leg kick but Mouse is wise to it.
Mouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whipple.
Whipple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse throws a jab when Whipple was well out of range.
Whipple counters with a body kick.
Mouse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mouse has Whipple up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse lands a body punch. #T1#
Mouse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whipple tries for a takedown but Mouse manages to get underhooks.
Whipple takes a shot to the head.
Whipple wants a takedown but no success here.
Blind Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Whipple.
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whipple's efforts to push away.
Whipple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Whipple has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse jabs Whipple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mouse sizes up Whipple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Mouse closes the distance and clinches.
Mouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Whipple tries to pull guard but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Mouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Whipple backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Mouse.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mouse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouse.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Mouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mouse on the inside.
Whipple is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whipple is trying to drag Mouse to the mat but Mouse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whipple stalling in the clinch but Mouse improves position.
Whipple wants to get back to striking at distance but Mouse won't allow it.
#T3#
Whipple tries to break free but Mouse pushes him back against the cage.
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouse lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mouse.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Mouse digs a right hand into Whipple's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whipple's gas tank.
Mouse scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whipple throws a front kick aimed at Mouse's knee but Mouse avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mouse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Mouse misses with a hook to the body
and Whipple counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mouse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Whipple's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Blind Mouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Whipple throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whipple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouse.
Whipple blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Mouse.
Mouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mouse.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouse.
#BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whipple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouse backing away here, and Whipple unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Mouse has Whipple up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Mouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whipple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouse to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Mouse clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mouse as Whipple tries to tie him up.
Mouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mouse has Whipple pressed against the cage, preventing Whipple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Whipple is rocked!
Whipple is trying to break free.#BC#
Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Whipple is just out of range.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whipple.
Mouse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whipple at a distance.
Whipple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Whipple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whipple counters with a low kick, right behind Mouse 's knee.
Mouse blocks the body kick.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whipple moves away.
Mouse cracks Whipple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whipple slips a straight right by Mouse.
Whipple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Mouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whipple.
Mouse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whipple in his tracks.
Mouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whipple counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mouse moves into the clinch.#T2#
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whipple's efforts to push away.
Mouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blind Mouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Whipple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mouse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mouse throws a lazy right hand but Whipple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whipple can do to turn this around?
Mouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mouse lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whipple is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whipple misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whipple.
Whipple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whipple is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouse finish him?
Mouse swings for the body but Whipple moves out of range.
Whipple replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mouse blocks it well.#T3#
Mouse misses with a straight left.
Whipple seems to have recovered his senses.
Mouse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whipple.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Whipple counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Mouse misses
and Whipple counters with a nice body kick.
Whipple darts in looking for a takedown but Mouse gets double underhooks and turns Whipple into the cage.
Mouse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blind Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Whipple.
Mouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Whipple.
Mouse throws a hook to the side of Whipple's head but Whipple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whipple replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mouse blocks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whipple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mouse missing with a left hand there. Whipple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Whipple takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipple drops his hands momentarily and Mouse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Mouse misses its intended target.
Mouse backing away here, and Whipple unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whipple looks to land a body kick but Mouse moved away.
Mouse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whipple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mouse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whipple.
And Whipple responds with a good body kick, but Mouse manages to step out the way in time.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Mouse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouse with a hook.
Mouse throws a big shot that misses.
Mouse swings widly with a right hand
and Whipple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blind Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Mouse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Mouse closes the distance and pushes Whipple back into the cage.
Mouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Whipple controls his hands.
Mouse presses Whipple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mouse as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a shoulder strike.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mouse.
Mouse lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mouse.
Mouse is leaning against Whipple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whipple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whipple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whipple tries to stall but Mouse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Whipple backwards.
Mouse lands a right hand. #KD#
Mouse drops Whipple onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Whipple is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mouse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Whipple with a big uppercut! Whipple tries to clinch up but Mouse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Whipple to the mat! Whipple covers up and Mouse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blind Mouse!
Blind Mouse retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Blind Mouse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Owen Whipple stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.
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Event:
UGD 1:Gower Vs Rex
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Omega swings for the body but Whipple moves out of range.
#TD#
Whipple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Omega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whipple.
Omega wants to control but Whipple is keeping busy.
Whipple content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple prevents Omega from standing back up.
Omega felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Whipple slips a nice elbow through Omega's hands, connecting with Omega's forehead.
Whipple working the head and body with strikes.
Omega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whipple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whipple in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whipple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whipple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Omega is not content to let Whipple control the position.
Whipple throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Whipple is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whipple wants to take a breather but Omega is having none of it.
Whipple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whipple passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Omega! #T3#
Omega is bucking up trying to escape but Whipple cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Whipple wants to control the pace but Omega is squirming around nicely.
Omega holds on to Whipple as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Whipple lands a couple of good shots and Omega has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Omega is trying to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Whipple manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
Omega trying to control the action but Whipple just sinks the hooks in.
Omega covering up well under a series of strikes from Whipple.
Whipple wants to control but Omega is keeping busy.
Omega holding both Whipple 's hands and preventing any damage.
Omega rolls, trying to escape but Whipple keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whipple has Omega flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Whipple dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Omega shoots in for a takedown but Whipple shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Omega does no damage.
Omega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whipple, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whipple or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Omega. #BC#
Whipple breaks from the clinch.
Whipple shoots for a takedown but Omega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whipple throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Omega counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whipple tries to break the clinch but Omega is controlling the position. #BC#
Whipple breaks the clinch.
Omega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Whipple was looking to counter with a kick there.
Whipple throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega goes for a double leg but Whipple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whipple continues to drive forward.
Whipple seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Whipple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whipple lands in his opponent's guard.
Whipple working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whipple will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Whipple wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Whipple pushing down on Omega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whipple not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whipple not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Omega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whipple.
Whipple has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Whipple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whipple slips a nice elbow through Omega's hands, connecting with Omega's forehead.
Owen Whipple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Omega tries to get to full guard but Whipple has control of the leg.
Whipple throwing shots but Omega is blocking nicely.
Whipple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omega is positioning himself well to prevent Whipple advancing to mount.
Whipple is trying to control. Omega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Whipple.
Omega keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Omega is not content to let Whipple control the position.
Whipple controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Omega keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whipple is looking to land body kicks.
Omega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whipple defends it well.
Whipple feints and then cracks Omega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omega down.
Whipple doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Omega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Whipple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Whipple wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Whipple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Omega is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whipple's half guard.
Omega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whipple trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Omega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whipple has managed to free his arm - good work.
Omega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whipple's head.
Whipple trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Owen Whipple will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whipple lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whipple fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Whipple. #CL2#
Omega forces Whipple back against the cage and clinches.
Omega stops a takedown attempt from Whipple.
Omega prevents Whipple from breaking the clinch.
Whipple wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
Whipple is looking to slow Omega down with leg kicks.
No luck for Omega with that takedown attempt.
Whipple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Whipple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega looks to throw the jab but Whipple is out of range.
Omega is looking to clinch.
Omega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whipple.
Whipple feints and then cracks Omega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omega down.
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whipple.
Whipple thumps Omega with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Whipple throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whipple throws a nice head kick!
Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Whipple.
As Omega backs away, Whipple returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Owen Whipple is winning the standup battle so far.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Whipple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whipple misses with a wild body shot.
Whipple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owen Whipple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whipple keeps Omega at a distance using the push kick.
Omega dives in for a single leg takedown but Whipple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whipple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Whipple throws a body kick that misses.
Whipple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Whipple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Omega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omega avoids the head kick by Whipple.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Omega! But no joy.
Omega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Omega goes for a double leg but Whipple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whipple continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whipple.
Whipple scores with a leg kick.
Omega throws a body punch but Whipple moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Whipple gets caught flat footed, as Omega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Whipple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omega wants to control from the top but Whipple keeps moving. #SUB#
Whipple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whipple trying to strike off his back.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Whipple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whipple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whipple wants to sweep but no luck.
Omega is looking to work some ground and pound but Whipple has wrist control.
Omega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Whipple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omega defends well.#T3#
Whipple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Omega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whipple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omega has managed to get both his arms back between Whipple's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Whipple has his foot on Omega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omega works his way back into a safe position though.
Omega throwing strikes from guard but Whipple blocks nicely.
Whipple 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.
Omega passes into half guard.
Omega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Omega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Whipple tries to roll over but Omega keeps him under control.
Whipple is trying to stand up here but Omega is controlling him well.
Whipple is trying to control but can't.
Whipple wants to get back to full guard.
Kalisto Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Whipple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Omega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whipple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omega can do to turn this around?
Omega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Omega throwing shots but Whipple is blocking nicely.
Omega trying to control the action but Whipple is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whipple ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Whipple lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Owen Whipple.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whipple, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Whipple!
A very excited looking Owen Whipple made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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