 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
AFL: Caged Vengence
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Lestrange throws a head kick that misses.
Whittaker throws a low kick, looking for Lestrange's leg but Lestrange calmly moves out of range.
Whittaker tries to bum rush Lestrange with a series of wild strikes but Lestrange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whittaker misses with a hook. Lestrange ducked under it nicely.
Lestrange misses with a series of wild punches.
Whittaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lestrange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whittaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker looks to throw the jab but Lestrange is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lestrange! But no joy.
Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch but Whittaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lestrange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Lestrange avoids them all with ease.
Whittaker throws a right hand that Lestrange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lestrange also avoids with ease.#T1#
Whittaker scores with a jab to the body.
Lestrange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whittaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lestrange avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Whittaker coming out on top.
Lestrange moves out of range of the strikes.
Lestrange avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whittaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whittaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Whittaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Whittaker misses.
Lestrange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whittaker throws a big counter combination but Lestrange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Lestrange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whittaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lestrange somewhat.
Robert Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
Whittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Lestrange moves out of range easily.
Whittaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lestrange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lestrange unleashes a big counter combination but Whittaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Robert Whittaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker misses with a two punch combination.
Whittaker misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lestrange darts in looking for a takedown but Whittaker gets double underhooks and turns Lestrange into the cage.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whittaker defends it nicely.
And Whittaker counters with a quick kick to the body but Lestrange blocks it.#CL2#
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whittaker.
Whittaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lestrange is working for takedown but Whittaker is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker throws out a powerful jab.
Whittaker misses with a looping left.
Lestrange moves out of range as Whittaker strikes.
Whittaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lestrange misses with a wild combination.
Whittaker misses with a hook.#T4#
Whittaker misses with a low kick.
Whittaker scores with a push kick.
Lestrange looks winded!
Lestrange avoids the body shot from Whittaker.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Whittaker has knocked Lestrange down with a huge combo! Whittaker steps away and waves a wobbly Lestrange back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lestrange is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lestrange leaves his chin hanging out and Whittaker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lestrange crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Whittaker!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Fuller vs Jones
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Paunovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lestrange tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paunovic misses with an uppercut. Lestrange saw that one coming.
Lestrange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
#CL#
Paunovic instigates a clinch.
Lestrange is trying to break the clinch but Paunovic has him pressed against the cage.
Paunovic lands a shot to the body.
Paunovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paunovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lestrange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paunovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paunovic lands with a nice body kick.
Paunovic lands a jab to the nose.
Paunovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lestrange has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic cracks Lestrange with a hook to the temple - Lestrange is on wobbly legs here! Paunovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lestrange falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Paunovic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Kickboxing Eruption
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lestrange has Sosa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lestrange has Sosa pressed against the ropes.
Lestrange dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lestrange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lestrange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lestrange just leaning against Sosa, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch.
Lestrange avoids the elbow strike from Sosa, against the ropes.
#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fred Lestrange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lestrange throws a sloppy head kick
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Lestrange gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lestrange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lestrange lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Joaquin Sosa has been cut.
Lestrange lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lestrange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lestrange scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Lestrange closes the distance and pushes Sosa back into the ropes.#T3#
Lestrange's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sosa.
Sosa is working Lestrange over against the ropes.
Lestrange misses with some punches.
Sosa landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fred Lestrange has been cut.#BC#
Lestrange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lestrange has Sosa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sosa crunches a lovely knee into Lestrange's ribcage.#BC#
Lestrange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Lestrange clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lestrange breaks from the clinch.
Lestrange misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lestrange rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lestrange manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch.
Sosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lestrange has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lestrange dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lestrange misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lestrange wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Lestrange throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lestrange throws an off balance right hand
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sosa checks a leg kick. #CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange avoiding damage.
#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lestrange pushes Sosa up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lestrange rushes Sosa and presses him up against the ropes.
Lestrange digs a right hand into Sosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sosa's gas tank.
Lestrange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lestrange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Lestrange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Lestrange.
#CL#
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lestrange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lestrange is stalling here.
#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa scores with a knee to the head.
Lestrange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sosa.
Lestrange takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lestrange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Lestrange will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the ropes.#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange throws a wild body kick that Sosa sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sosa! But no joy.
Lestrange throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lestrange rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lestrange lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lestrange manages to break the clinch.
Lestrange thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL#
Lestrange clinches up against the ropes.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Lestrange.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches.
Lestrange throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
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!
Sosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lestrange backwards.
Lestrange is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Lestrange dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lestrange misses with a body kick.
Lestrange throws a head kick that misses
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.
Lestrange misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Lestrange moves into range and clinches up with Sosa.#BC#
Lestrange manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lestrange clinches. #BC#
Lestrange manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange lands a jab to Sosa's midsection.#CL#
Lestrange rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lestrange takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lestrange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lestrange misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lestrange rushes Sosa and presses him up against the ropes.
Sosa lands a nice uppercut.
Lestrange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lestrange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches.
Sosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Lestrange avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Lestrange instigates a clinch.
Sosa lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lestrange.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lestrange.
It seemed like Sosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lestrange throws a low kick but Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lestrange throws a body kick that misses
and Sosa counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Lestrange tries a head kick but it misses.
Lestrange tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Lestrange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lestrange tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
#BC#
Lestrange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lestrange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange misses with the combination.
#T4#
Lestrange misses with a lunging right hand
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fred Lestrange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lestrange moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lestrange breaks the clinch.
Lestrange throws a series of punches but Sosa avoids them all with ease.
Sosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sosa blocks the body kick.
Sosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Lestrange darts in and clinches Sosa up against the ropes.
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!
Lestrange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joaquin Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Lestrange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lestrange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Lestrange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lestrange has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Lestrange!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lestrange napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lestrange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dann on the ground.
Lestrange is trying to escape the position but Dann is controlling the position.
Lestrange is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dann has an Americana. Lestrange didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Dann!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Lestrange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lestrange pulls guard.
Anderson won't allow Lestrange to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lestrange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Lestrange tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lestrange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Lestrange is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson tries to stand but Lestrange is controlling his head.
Lestrange is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lestrange gets back to half guard.
Lestrange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lestrange wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lestrange tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lestrange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Lestrange flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lestrange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lestrange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Lestrange looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Lestrange.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lestrange is defended easily by Anderson.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
Lestrange shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Lestrange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lestrange tries to clinch up.
As Lestrange looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Lestrange just gets out of the way.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Lestrange looks winded!
Lestrange lands a head kick!
Lestrange tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Alexander Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lestrange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Lestrange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Lestrange will probably get the nod.
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#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lestrange.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lestrange.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lestrange is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lestrange thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lestrange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lestrange misses with a takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lestrange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lestrange. Lestrange gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Lestrange throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lestrange forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
#T3#
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lestrange. Lestrange gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lestrange tries to clinch up.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lestrange throws a nice head kick!
Alexander Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lestrange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lestrange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lestrange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lestrange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lestrange misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lestrange! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Whittaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whittaker.
Whittaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whittaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robert Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lestrange moves out of range of the body kick from Whittaker.
Whittaker blocks a head kick by Lestrange.
Whittaker misses the shot to the body.
Lestrange moves out of range as Whittaker throws a body kick.
Whittaker misses the shot to the body.
Whittaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lestrange lands a body shot.
Whittaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lestrange steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whittaker.
Whittaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lestrange.
Whittaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
Lestrange lands with a kick to the ribs.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lestrange shoots for a takedown but Whittaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whittaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lestrange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whittaker. Lestrange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lestrange dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on Lestrange's head and hops out.
Lestrange slips a jab and a cross from Whittaker.
Lestrange is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whittaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lestrange is defended easily by Whittaker.
Robert Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.#TD2#
Lestrange scores with a takedown into Whittaker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Whittaker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lestrange presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Lestrange has the dominant position.
Whittaker is trying to push Lestrange away but Lestrange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whittaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lestrange is looking for a takedown.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Whittaker is trying to push Lestrange away but Lestrange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whittaker is trying to stall.
Lestrange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lestrange has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whittaker after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Lestrange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lestrange. #T3#
Whittaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whittaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lestrange was well out of range. Poor timing from Whittaker.
Whittaker leaves Lestrange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whittaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Lestrange slips a straight right by Whittaker.
Whittaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robert Whittaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lestrange counters with a good low kick that Whittaker was not able to check.
Whittaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lestrange is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Whittaker misses.
Lestrange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Whittaker.
Lestrange checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Whittaker throws a solid leg kick but Lestrange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whittaker.
Whittaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whittaker leaves Lestrange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whittaker as he jumps to the side.
Lestrange dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on Lestrange's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whittaker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whittaker keeps Lestrange at a distance using the push kick.
Whittaker misses with a head kick.
Whittaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Lestrange counters with a head kick.
Whittaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Whittaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whittaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lestrange moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Whittaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Whittaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Lestrange has Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Lestrange manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whittaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Whittaker stands up and waves to Lestrange to follow him.
Whittaker misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whittaker but Whittaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lestrange uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whittaker.
Whittaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lestrange looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fred Lestrange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whittaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Whittaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lestrange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Whittaker checks a low kick from Lestrange.
Whittaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whittaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lestrange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whittaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whittaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lestrange. Lestrange circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whittaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lestrange counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whittaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lestrange can do to turn this around?
Lestrange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whittaker manages to avoid it.
Whittaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lestrange appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lestrange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.#T2#
Whittaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lestrange. That did some damage!
Lestrange blocks a head kick by Whittaker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whittaker.
Lestrange avoids the head kick by Whittaker.
Whittaker sets himself, and Lestrange steps forward looking for the clinch! Whittaker avoids it this time.
Lestrange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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!
Whittaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whittaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whittaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whittaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Whittaker as Lestrange shoots in.
Whittaker lands a jab.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whittaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whittaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lestrange scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lestrange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown but Whittaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lestrange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whittaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lestrange takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Whittaker misses its intended target.
Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch but Whittaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whittaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Lestrange is just out of range.#T4#
Lestrange blocks a head kick by Whittaker.
#CL2#
Lestrange instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lestrange pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lestrange wants to improve his position but instead Whittaker has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whittaker in particular looking to stall.
Lestrange tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Whittaker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Whittaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whittaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whittaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lestrange has managed to clinch.
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whittaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lestrange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestrange has Whittaker pressed against the cage, preventing Whittaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lestrange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whittaker is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lestrange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Whittaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whittaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Whittaker looks for the body kick but Lestrange saw that one coming.
Whittaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lestrange.
Robert Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Lestrange.
Lestrange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lestrange blocks a head kick by Whittaker.
Lestrange takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whittaker throws a chopping leg kick but Lestrange manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lestrange lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lestrange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lestrange.
A punch lands to the side of Lestrange 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whittaker throwing a counter right hand but Lestrange manages to avoid it.
Whittaker misses with a body kick.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Lestrange moves out of range. #T2#
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!
Whittaker keeps Lestrange at a distance using the push kick.
Whittaker lands a nice shot that snaps Lestrange's head back.
A head kick misses from Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a push kick but Lestrange slaps the foot to one side.
Whittaker throws a hook but Lestrange blocks it.
Lestrange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whittaker.#CL2#
Lestrange darts in and clinches Whittaker up against the cage.
Whittaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Lestrange has double underhooks. #BC2#
Lestrange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker keeps Lestrange at a distance using the push kick.
Lestrange shoots for a double leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls well. He's pushed Lestrange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whittaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lestrange just manages to avoid it.
Whittaker wants to slow Lestrange down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Lestrange avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lestrange wants to counter with a clinch but Whittaker pushes him away.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Lestrange moves out of range easily.
Whittaker tries a low kick but Lestrange avoids it.
Lestrange unleashes a big counter combination but Whittaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whittaker scores with a jab to the head.
Lestrange avoids the head kick by Whittaker.
Whittaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lestrange moves away.
Lestrange raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lestrange or perhaps it was just good defense by Whittaker, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Lestrange closes the distance and pushes Whittaker back into the cage.
Lestrange is working for takedown but Whittaker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whittaker stalls. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lestrange as Whittaker tries to tie him up.
Lestrange fails to pull guard.
Whittaker is trying to break free.#BC#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whittaker.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Lestrange.
Lestrange throws a one two combo.
Fred Lestrange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whittaker throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Whittaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whittaker, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Whittaker!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
