 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Bushido 21: Whyte vs. Hedger 2
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Hedger fails with the takedown.
Whyte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whyte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whyte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Whyte.
Nice uppercut there from Whyte.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Hedger has been cut.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Whyte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Hedger tries to pass.
Whyte is controlling Hedger's posture.
Whyte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##ES#
Whyte uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Hedger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
And Hedger tries to counter it with a takedown but Whyte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hedger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hedger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte lands a nice shot that snaps Hedger's head back.
Whyte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedger feints the counter takedown.
Hedger fails with the takedown
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hedger.
Hedger has his takedown stuffed
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedger misses with a takedown attempt
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedger looks for a takedown but Whyte sprawls well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte swings for the body but Hedger moves out of range.
Hedger with the counter takedown but Whyte avoids it easily.#KD#
Whyte lands a big head kick that sends Hedger tumbling to the mat! Whyte takes a step backwards and waves Hedger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hedger is rocked!#CL#
Whyte gets a clinch.
Hedger is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hedger with a big uppercut! Hedger tries to clinch up but Whyte pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Hedger to the mat! Hedger covers up and Whyte unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Benson Whyte 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amanatidis - the referee stops the clock and Hedger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amanatidis. Hedger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Hedger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amanatidis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hedger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amanatidis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amanatidis tries to strike from the bottom.
Hedger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amanatidis is trying to control the position but Hedger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amanatidis is looking to stand up but Hedger isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Hedger drops back looking for a leg! Amanatidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amanatidis manages to kick Hedger off! Hedger jumps back into Amanatidis's guard.
Hedger won't allow Amanatidis to get back to his feet.
Amanatidis is trying to keep Hedger in close.
Hedger passes into half guard.
Amanatidis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedger on the ground.#SUB2#
Hedger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amanatidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedger. #SUB2#
Hedger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Hedger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amanatidis!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amanatidis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Amanatidis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hedger takes Amanatidis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Amanatidis is in trouble.
Amanatidis is trying to get back to his feet but Hedger has full control of the position and if anything, Amanatidis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Amanatidis can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hedger working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Amanatidis is doing well to defend. Hedger seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Amanatidis is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Hedger!
|
|
|
|
Event:
B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hedger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hedger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oliveira's legs. #SUB#
Hedger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Hedger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger is looking to work his way around to Oliveira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Hedger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Hedger fails to advance to Oliveira's back.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom but Hedger holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Hedger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Hedger!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Bushido 10: Ruttenum vs Joesma
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Whyte throws a hook but Hedger avoids it easily.
Hedger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hedger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Hedger.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Hedger is out of range.
Whyte throws a shot to the body.
Hedger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Whyte closes the distance and clinches.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedger backwards.
Whyte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hedger.
#BC#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Hedger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Whyte clinches up with Hedger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte lands a shot to the body.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hedger or not.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whyte is pressed up against the ropes. Hedger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whyte down to the mat. Whyte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hedger tries for a takedown but Whyte circles away easily
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hedger.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whyte finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedger's head.
Whyte scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Hedger moves into the clinch.
Whyte lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Whyte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedger is looking for a takedown.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedger backwards.
Whyte lands a left hand.
Whyte lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whyte.
Whyte gets underhooks to prevent Hedger's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
Hedger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Hedger shoots in but no luck this time.
Whyte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Whyte cracks Hedger with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Whyte clinches up with Hedger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Whyte lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Whyte as the two fighters clinch.
Hedger looks winded!
Whyte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Whyte.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedger wants to take the fight to the mat but Whyte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Whyte lands an uppercut.
Hedger wants to take the fight to the mat but Whyte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte is leaning against Hedger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whyte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte lands a body punch.
Hedger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whyte is defending well.
Hedger takes a shot to the head.
Whyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hedger backwards. #BC#
Whyte manages to break the clinch.
Whyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedger is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whyte works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hedger on the side of the head.
Whyte lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedger off the ropes and back into range.
Hedger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whyte lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedger's head.#ROC#
Hedger is rocked!
Lee Hedger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whyte tests Hedger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger moves forwards but Whyte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hedger is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte cracks Hedger with a hook to the temple - Hedger is on wobbly legs here! Whyte swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hedger falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Whyte wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hedger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Hedger seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hedger is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger blocks the strikes from Walters.
#SUB2#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedger.
#SUB2#
Hedger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedger.
Walters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walters trying to control but Hedger postures up.
#T2#
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.
Hedger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hedger keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters is concentrating on defense, preventing Hedger from advancing position. #SUB2#
Hedger is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! #T3##SUB2#
Hedger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hedger throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Walters has his hands clasped together but Hedger breaks the hold and Walters is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hedger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Hedger!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hedger blocks a head kick by Terry.
#TD#
Terry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hedger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terry landing strikes.
Hedger wants to control but Terry postures up.
Hedger is looking for a sweep.
Terry is chipping away with strikes.
Hedger holding on.
Hedger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Terry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedger on the ground.
Hedger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Terry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedger defending against the ground and pound.
Hedger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hedger gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Terry is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hedger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Terry is looking to defend but Hedger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Terry! Hedger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Terry taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lee Hedger!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
