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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Monroe.
#CL#
Whitaker moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Whitaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monroe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Monroe is trying to trip Whitaker. He has hold of a leg but Whitaker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Monroe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Monroe prevents Whitaker from getting back to his feet.
Whitaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Whitaker blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Whitaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Whitaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Whitaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe is looking to advance position but Whitaker won't allow it.
Monroe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monroe is looking for a kimura here.
Whitaker is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Whitaker throws a quick counter head kick but Monroe was just out of range.#TD2#
Monroe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitaker's guard now, I'm sure.
Whitaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe being controlled here momentarily.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Whitaker's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #T4#
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monroe prevents Whitaker from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Whitaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES#
Whitaker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monroe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Monroe gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Whitaker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mark Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Monroe looking to score a takedown here. Whitaker is defending well but Monroe drives through and ends up in Whitaker's guard.#ES#
Whitaker pushes Monroe off and gets back to his feet.
Whitaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Whitaker persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Lon Whitaker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Whitaker clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Monroe jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Monroe is looking for a triangle here but Whitaker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monroe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Whitaker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker working Monroe over with strikes here.
Whitaker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Monroe is in a horrible position here. Whitaker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe wants to hold on but Whitaker pushes him away.
Whitaker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitaker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monroe?
Monroe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whitaker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Whitaker landing shots from mount.
Whitaker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Whitaker unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but Whitaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Whitaker raining down shots from the mount!
Whitaker with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monroe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whitaker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Monroe tries to reverse the position but Whitaker maintains control.
Monroe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Whitaker lands a heavy elbow.
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Whitaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monroe is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Whitaker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Monroe wants to hold on but Whitaker pushes him away.
Whitaker 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.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whitaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whitaker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lon Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Whitaker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lon Whitaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monroe trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Whitaker tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.
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Monroe wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Monroe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Monroe working away.
Whitaker is pushing Monroe's head away, looking to escape. Monroe manages to hold on to the position though.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Whitaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitaker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Monroe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Monroe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Whitaker kicks off Monroe and gets to his feet.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
Monroe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Whitaker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monroe is on him like a limpet, forcing Whitaker back against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a knee strike.
Whitaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Monroe shoots in and bounces Whitaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Whitaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Whitaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monroe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Monroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whitaker is trying to defend but Monroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Whitaker kicks off Monroe and gets to his feet.
Mark Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Monroe wants to clinch.#CL#
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
Whitaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Monroe has double underhooks.
Mark Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lon Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitaker tries to break free but Monroe pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lon Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lon Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hook scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Whitaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hook.
Whitaker is trying to buck Hook off.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Whitaker is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook lands a strong strike to the head of Whitaker. That's dazed him! Hook looking to finish here. Whitaker is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hook lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hook!
A victorious Mike Hook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Whitaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Broner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whitaker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Whitaker is working Broner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Whitaker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Broner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lon Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Man tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range. #TD2#
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Whitaker prevents Man from moving into mount.
Whitaker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Man asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Man drags him back down.#T1#
Whitaker tries to control but Man manages to take his back.
Whitaker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Whitaker trying to control but not successfully.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet.
Man controls the action.#T2#
Man struggling to keep hold of the position.
Whitaker is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Whitaker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Man's arms.
Whitaker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whitaker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Man wants to control the position but Whitaker frees himself and scrambles - Man manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Man has hold of Whitaker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Whitaker seems comfortable defending it but Man has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Whitaker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Whitaker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Man couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gold Man!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitaker is defended easily by Lopez.#CL#
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker 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#
Whitaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez is wriggling around but Whitaker manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Whitaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Whitaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez is staying active underneath Whitaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitaker slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Whitaker passes into side control, despite Lopez's attempt to control the position.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lopez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lopez looks winded!
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whitaker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Whitaker working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Lopez is trying to work for a sweep but Whitaker has mounted him!
Whitaker with the ground and pound from mount.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Whitaker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whitaker landing punches.
Lopez wants to hold on but Whitaker pushes him away.
Whitaker landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez is in a horrible position here. Whitaker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Whitaker finish him?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Whitaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Whitaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitaker landing strikes from the mount and Lopez is in trouble!
Whitaker lands a big elbow - Lopez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lopez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lon Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Whitaker feints and as Quequegan raises his hands in defense, Whitaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quequegan working for submissions but it's allowed Whitaker to get to half guard.
Quequegan is trying to stand back up but Whitaker is controlling him
Quequegan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitaker is nestled in close to Quequegan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whitaker slips a nice elbow through Quequegan 's hands, connecting with Quequegan 's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quequegan wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Quequegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Quequegan is trying to maintain the position but Whitaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Quequegan is trying to stand.
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quequegan defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quequegan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quequegan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Quequegan is doing well to control the position and prevent Whitaker from advancing to side control.
Quequegan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quequegan .
Whitaker lands a couple of digs.#T2##ES2#
Quequegan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Whitaker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Quequegan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whitaker is working Quequegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quequegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quequegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quequegan has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Quequegan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Whitaker escapes and throws Quequegan 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Whitaker trying to control the position but Quequegan is working away.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB#
Whitaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whitaker cracks Quequegan with a big elbow.
Whitaker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quequegan down.
#T4#
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.
Quequegan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Quequegan striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Quequegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quequegan struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lon Whitaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Whitaker forces Quequegan back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Quequegan to work.
Whitaker is trying to break the clinch but Quequegan is controlling him.#BC#
Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quequegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quequegan avoids the head kick by Whitaker.
#TD2#
Quequegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitaker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quequegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Whitaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quequegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quequegan being controlled here momentarily.
Lon Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker looking to control.
Quequegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Whitaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quequegan is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Quequegan stands and steps away. Whitaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Whitaker is looking to clinch. #CL#
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##TD2#
Quequegan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whitaker uses from the top position.
Whitaker is working Quequegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quequegan can do to turn this around?
Quequegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quequegan is trying to hold Whitaker in close to prevent damage but Whitaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Quequegan is trying is best to control the position here.
Quequegan trying to hold on to Whitaker's head to control him but Whitaker postures up.
#T3#
Quequegan is holding on to half guard well.
Whitaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Whitaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Whitaker is thwarting Quequegan 's attempts to control the position.#T4#
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quequegan is pressing down on Whitaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker works over Quequegan with some ground and pound from guard.
Quequegan is looking to sweep but instead, Whitaker has passed into half guard.
Quequegan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lon Whitaker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Quequegan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitaker sprawls well initially but Quequegan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whitaker pushes Quequegan off looking to stand but Quequegan dives back in and keeps control.
Whitaker wants to stand back up but Quequegan manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.#ES#
Whitaker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Quequegan against the cage.
#TD2#
Quequegan gets control of Whitaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quequegan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quequegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Quequegan wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment.
Whitaker lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Quequegan has his foot on Whitaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Quequegan wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him.
Quequegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Quequegan working for submissions but it's allowed Whitaker to get to half guard.
Quequegan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whitaker is nestled in close to Quequegan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quequegan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitaker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Whitaker seems to be working for a kimura but Quequegan defends the submission attempt.
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quequegan keeps working. #T3#
Quequegan gets full guard.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quequegan 's head.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Quequegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quequegan is trying to escape back to his feet but Whitaker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Whitaker is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Quequegan 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quequegan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Whitaker connects with a decent elbow.
Arbien Quequegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lon Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lon Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lon Whitaker!
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