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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whittaker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
James gets caught flat footed, as Whittaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James is pulling down on Whittaker's head to control his posture.
Whittaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whittaker's guard. Nice move by James!#REVR#
Whittaker being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whittaker for as long as he can get away with.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Whittaker is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like James is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU#
James stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Whittaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whittaker lands in his opponent's guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James working the ground and pound.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face as James controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orval James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whittaker!
Whittaker trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.#SU#
James stands up. #CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Whittaker in a clinch.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whittaker is defending well.
We've been informed that Whittaker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
James manages to pull guard.
#T1#
James has Whittaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Whittaker slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from James.
James has his hands clasped together around Whittaker's back. He's all about the action.
James is trying to maintain the position but Whittaker is very close to passing his half guard.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?
James striking from half guard on the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whittaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whittaker's back!
I would not like to be Whittaker right now.
Whittaker is covering up but some of the strikes from James are getting through and doing damage.
James is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Whittaker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can Whittaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Further stalling from James.#T3#
James lands strikes to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Whittaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James controls the position.
James connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Whittaker to escape the position.
James scores with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.#T4#
James connects with a big shot to the side of Whittaker's head.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
James lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Orval James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orval James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
James gets the takedown into side control.
Whittaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whittaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James stands up. #TD#
Whittaker gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James continues to stall.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Whittaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James stays in close to Whittaker's body and controls the position. #T2#
More hug and hope from James.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
James stands up and waves to Whittaker to follow him. #TD#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by James.#T4#
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervonta Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orval James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orval James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orval James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Botkin tests Whittaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Botkin enables Whittaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Botkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Botkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Whittaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whittaker passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Botkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Botkin is controlling Whittaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SU#
Whittaker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Botkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Whittaker gets the takedown into side control.
Whittaker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Whittaker stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Whittaker scores with a takedown into Botkin's guard.
Botkin wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Whittaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whittaker throwing strikes but missing.
Botkin keeping full guard, as Whittaker tries to pass.
Whittaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Whittaker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Botkin scores with a nice strike.
Whittaker shoots and misses
and Botkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Whittaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whittaker throws a head kick but Botkin moves out of range.
Botkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Whittaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whittaker's head backwards.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Botkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Whittaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Whittaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Botkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gervonta Whittaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Botkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Botkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whittaker takes one on the button.
Gervonta Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker moves to clinch but Botkin breaks away
and Botkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botkin lands a jab.#CL#
Whittaker rushes Botkin and presses him up against the cage.
Whittaker is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Botkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whittaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gervonta Whittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker avoiding damage.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Botkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Botkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botkin works Whittaker's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Botkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Botkin lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Botkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whittaker throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Botkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Botkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whittaker. Whittaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Botkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Botkin scores with a hook to the body. Whittaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Botkin.
Botkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Good exchange - Botkin coming out on top.#CL#
Whittaker pushes Botkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker prevents Botkin from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Whittaker to work.
Botkin can't find room to land a body shot as Whittaker controls the action.
#BC#
Whittaker breaks from the clinch.
Botkin cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Levka Botkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker throws a big shot that misses.
Botkin cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Gervonta Whittaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Botkin lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Botkin jabs Whittaker right on the nose. Whittaker blinks but takes it well.
Botkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whittaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Botkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whittaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Botkin to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittaker with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Botkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Botkin.
Botkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Botkin jabs Whittaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levka Botkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Whittaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whittaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Botkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whittaker somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Botkin.
Botkin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker closes the distance but Botkin moves to the side
and Botkin counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD#
Whittaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Botkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Botkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whittaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Botkin's face as Whittaker controls the position.
Botkin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Whittaker tries for a kimura but Botkin is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Whittaker stands up. #T2#
Botkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whittaker.#TD#
Botkin tries to sprawl but Whittaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Botkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whittaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Botkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Botkin wants to improve his position but Whittaker is controlling well.
Botkin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Whittaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botkin is trying to stand back up but Whittaker is controlling him
#T3#
Botkin is looking to improve his position.
Botkin trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Botkin connects with a crisp jab.
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. Botkin sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Botkin! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gervonta Whittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Botkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Whittaker's head. #T4#
Whittaker misses with a leg kick
and Botkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Whittaker misses with a takedown
and Botkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botkin lands a jab to the head.
Botkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Botkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Levka Botkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whittaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botkin tests Whittaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Whittaker. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levka Botkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Botkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levka Botkin!
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