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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whelan is defended easily by Lune.
Lune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whelan.
Whelan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lune sprawls well. Lune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lune shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lune tries to sprawl but Whelan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune wants to get back to full guard.
Whelan wants to free his trapped foot but Lune is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lune trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lune actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Whelan trying to control the pace.
Lune trying to control here.
Whelan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lune has given up his back.
#SUB#
Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Whelan controlling well, preventing Lune from escaping the position.
#T2#
Lune manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whelan's guard. Nice work there by Lune.
Whelan trying to keep a closed guard but Lune is proving a slippery customer.
Whelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lune manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Whelan stands and throws Lune's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lune tries to buck Whelan off but Whelan is having none of it.
Lune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whelan is looking to improve his position.
Whelan gets full guard.#T3#
Whelan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lune stopping the sweep attempt from Whelan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lune's guard. #REVR#
Whelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lune is retaining full guard.
Whelan pushing down on Lune's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lune wants to control but Whelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lune wants to improve his position but Whelan is controlling well.
Whelan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lune knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Whelan is keen to just control but Lune is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lune looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Whelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Lune defends it.
Whelan works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whelan takes Lune's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lune is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Whelan looks for a takedown but Lune sprawls well.
Lune tries a quick counter leg kick but Whelan is wise to it.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whelan with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lune counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lune lands an elbow just above Whelan 's eye.
Whelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune crunches a lovely knee into Whelan's ribcage.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune trying to stall but Whelan improves his position.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Whelan fails to pull guard.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whelan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whelan's brow.
Whelan avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Whelan avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Whelan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lune walks away with a smile on his face. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lune as he avoids it easily.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt - Lune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lune steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but Lune shows good takedown defense.
Lune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whelan.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lune but Lune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lune avoids it really well and circles away.
Lune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whelan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Whelan sets himself, and Lune steps forward looking for the clinch! Whelan avoids it this time.
Mickey Whelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Whelan shoots for a takedown but Lune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whelan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lune pinned against the ropes. Lune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lune defends it nicely.#TD#
Whelan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lune is trying to defend but Whelan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lune trying to control but Whelan postures up.
#T4#
Lune has a hand on Whelan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Whelan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lune stops Whelan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lune keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lune has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lune tries to lock up and control but Whelan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lune has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Whelan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whelan dives in and grabs Lune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lune pushes down on Whelan's head and hops out.
Whelan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lune's waist but Lune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whelan off to one side.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whelan misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutter Lune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Whelan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom.
Lune is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Lune preventing the sweep.
Lune wants to control from the top but Whelan keeps moving.
Whelan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lune distracts Whelan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whelan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Whelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lune won't allow Whelan to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lune works over Whelan with some ground and pound from guard.
Lune controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a guillotine here but Lune defends easily.
Whelan wants to sweep here but Lune controlling him for the moment.
Whelan trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Lune trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lune shapes to counter with a head kick.
Whelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Whelan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLune.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whelan.
Lune tries to counter by closing the distance.
Whelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lune defends well and Whelan ends up having to push Lune into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses. #T4#
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune crunches a lovely knee into Whelan's ribcage.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped Whelan in his tracks for a moment.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lune stuffs the takedown.
Cutter Lune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan shoots in but Lune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lune throws a big counter head kick but Whelan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lune but Lune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whelan dives in and grabs Lune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lune pushes down on Whelan's head and hops out.
Lune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lune as Whelan shoots in.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
Whelan tries for a takedown but Lune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lune tries a quick counter leg kick but Whelan is wise to it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Lune replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Whelan blocks it well.#T1#
Whelan fails to land the takedown.
Lune feints a counter leg kick.
Lune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whelan sets himself, and Lune steps forward looking for the clinch! Whelan avoids it this time.
Whelan fails with the takedown.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
Whelan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lune holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Mickey Whelan has been cut.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lune is looking to control Whelan's arms but Whelan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lune has his back to the ropes.
Lune lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lune smiles and moves away.
Lune stuffs the takedown attempt from Whelan. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Whelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lune slaps away a takedown attempt from Whelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whelan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Whelan shrugs off.
Whelan tries to pull guard but Lune holds him up against the ropes and eventually Whelan drops back down to his feet.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped Whelan in his tracks for a moment.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune trying to stall but Whelan improves his position.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lune smiles and moves away.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan fails with the takedown.#T4#
Whelan with a poor takedown
and Lune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whelan's knee momentarily.
Whelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lune defends well and Whelan ends up having to push Lune into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whelan dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelan tries to pull guard but Lune holds him up against the ropes and eventually Whelan drops back down to his feet.
Lune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Whelan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Whelan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lune is trying to defend but Whelan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lune punching from the bottom.
Whelan trying to pass the guard but Lune defending well. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura but Lune is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whelan to get the leverage.
Lune moves into full guard.
Whelan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Lune is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lune is looking for a triangle but Whelan pushes his legs off easily.
Lune keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Lune is keeping the position.
Whelan pushes down on Lune's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lune is looking to control Whelan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lune avoid being mounted?
Lune wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lune moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lune is keeping the position for now.
Whelan forces his way into half guard.
Lune punching from the bottom.
Whelan is thwarting Lune's attempts to control the position.
Whelan is pressing down on Lune's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lune is holding on for now. #T3#
Lune tries to roll over but Whelan keeps him under control.
Lune is refusing to be controlled, as Whelan sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whelan moves nicely into side control.
Whelan trying to control the position but Lune is working away.
Lune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lune struggling a bit here.
Whelan looking to control but instead Lune has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lune trying to hold on to Whelan's head to control him but Whelan postures up.
Whelan not doing much here.
Lune trying to hold on to Whelan's head to control him but Whelan postures up.
Lune is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Whelan wants to control the pace but Lune is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lune tries to control Whelan's body but Whelan pushes him off. Lune squirms to his side and now Whelan has his back!
Mickey Whelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Whelan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lune 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune!
Cutter Lune is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Whelan shoots in.
Muller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whelan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Whelan saw that one coming.#TD#
Whelan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whelan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
Whelan advances to full mount.
Whelan won't let Muller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Muller has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Whelan controls the action.#SUB#
Whelan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Muller won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Whelan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Mickey Whelan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Frankz Muller stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to all, I'll back more strong'. |
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Event:
4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Whelan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ian quickly recovers to half guard.
Whelan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Whelan working for a submission but Ian is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ian shrugs it off. #SUB#
Whelan working for a guillotine from mount but Ian is in no mood to give up.
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ian shrugs it off.
Whelan blocks Ian's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whelan mounts Ian! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Ian tries to lock up and control but Whelan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Ian is squirming around nicely.
Ian is working to get back to half guard.
Ian wants to control but Whelan is having none of it.
Ian stops Whelan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whelan looking to control but Ian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whelan fails to move to back control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whelan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Whelan fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Whelan has hold of Ian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Whelan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ian! #T3#
Ian preventing the sweep.
Ian is looking to work some ground and pound but Whelan has wrist control.
Ian postures up.
Ian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Ian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ian's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whelan in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Whelan is keen to just control but Ian is a slippery customer.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Ian is defending well. #SUB#
Ian is defending against the submission attempts here by Whelan.
#SUB#
Whelan is working for a kimura but Ian is defending it quite comfortably.
Ian won't allow Whelan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan 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##TD2#
Ian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whelan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whelan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whelan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Whelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ian keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whelan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whelan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whelan trying to control but Ian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Whelan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Whelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whelan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ian's thigh. Ian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ian being controlled here, momentarily.
Ian keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whelan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Whelan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whelan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whelan pushes down on Ian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whelan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ian is holding on tight.
#T4##SUB#
Whelan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ian!
Whelan working a defensive guard here.
Ian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian works over Whelan with some ground and pound from guard.
Whelan is controlling Ian's posture.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ian is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Whelan gets caught flat footed, as Ian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whelan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ian is retaining full guard.
Ian keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ian's guard.
Whelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ian can do to turn this around?#T1#
Whelan wants to take a breather but Ian is having none of it.
Well, if Whelan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Whelan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ian wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whelan moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whelan advances to full mount.
Ian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ian turns into him and now he's in Whelan's guard.
#SUB#
Whelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Whelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ian sees it coming and defends easily.
Ian is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! #T3#
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ian is holding on tight.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Ian is squirming around nicely.
Ian is controlling an arm, preventing Whelan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Whelan controlling the position easily from mount.
Whelan tries to control but Ian wriggling away. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ian is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ian prevents Whelan from taking his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whelan.
Ian struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Whelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Ian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Whelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Whelan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ian prevents Whelan from moving into mount.
Whelan advances nicely into full mount.
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan working for a guillotine from mount but Ian is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ian is now in Whelan's guard. A big mistake from Whelan there, giving up the dominant position!
Ian won't allow Whelan to sweep him here.
Ian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Whelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whelan trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whelan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ian. #SUB#
Whelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ian stands up over Whelan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a triangle here. Ian is fighting it but it looks tight! Whelan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ian is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mickey Whelan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but Kitjakarn shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kitjakarn moves into range and clinches up with Whelan.
Kitjakarn is trying to stall.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kitjakarn smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kitjakarn darts in and clinches Whelan up against the ropes.
Whelan 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 Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitjakarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Whelan jumps guard but Kitjakarn turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kitjakarn smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Whelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Whelan trying to control the action but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Whelan wants to pass to mount but Kitjakarn is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kitjakarn keeps working.
Kitjakarn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kitjakarn is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Whelan is working for a guillotine from mount but Kitjakarn frees his head quite easily.
Whelan tries to control but Kitjakarn wriggling away. #T2#
Kitjakarn wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Whelan takes Kitjakarn's back. #SUB#
Whelan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kitjakarn is defending well though. Whelan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Whelan has got one arm under Kitjakarn's chin. This could be trouble... Kitjakarn trying to control the other hand but Whelan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kitjakarn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Whelan!
Our winner, Mickey Whelan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Whelan shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whelan postures up.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muckerberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Whelan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muckerberg tries to get to full guard but Whelan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whelan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Whelan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muckerberg is just riding it out for now. Whelan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount.
Muckerberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muckerberg moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Muckerberg looking for a guillotine here but Whelan defends easily.
Muckerberg looking to control.
Whelan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muckerberg on the ground.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass. #T3#
Whelan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whelan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whelan trying to control the position but Muckerberg is working away. #SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muckerberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whelan but great work by Muckerberg.
Whelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Muckerberg is holding on tight.
Whelan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muckerberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muckerberg is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whelan has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Whelan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muckerberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muckerberg for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whelan trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Muckerberg misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Muckerberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Muckerberg gets caught napping as Whelan dives in and scores a takedown. Muckerberg manages to retain guard.
Whelan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whelan slips nicely into half guard.
Whelan is keen to just control but Muckerberg is a slippery customer.
Whelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muckerberg won't allow Whelan to pass to mount. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura but Muckerberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whelan to get the leverage.
Whelan trying to control the pace.
Muckerberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whelan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Whelan is working for a kimura but Muckerberg is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Muckerberg actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muckerberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Whelan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
Muckerberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whelan's guard. #REVB#
Muckerberg trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom.
Whelan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Whelan has his foot on Muckerberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muckerberg works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Whelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Whelan trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whelan can't keep his opponent in guard - Muckerberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whelan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muckerberg advances to half guard. #T4#
Muckerberg is keen to just control but Whelan is a slippery customer.
Muckerberg prevents Whelan from improving his position.
Whelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Muckerberg wants to control but Whelan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Whelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muckerberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whelan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whelan's back!#SUB2#
Muckerberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Whelan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Whelan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Muckerberg defends it.
Whelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Muckerberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Whelan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Muckerberg is keeping the position.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whelan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muckerberg is keeping the position for now.
Whelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muckerberg can do to turn this around?
Whelan pushes down on Muckerberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Whelan is working for a submission of some sort.
Whelan wants to free his trapped foot but Muckerberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muckerberg is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Muckerberg is squirming around, avoiding Whelan's attempts to control the action.
Whelan works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Whelan looking to break Muckerberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Muckerberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Whelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Whelan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Muckerberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Muckerberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Whelan is looking to work his way around to Muckerberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Whelan controlling the position easily from mount.
Whelan wants to take Muckerberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Muckerberg is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Whelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Muckerberg has worked his arm free - good work by Muckerberg!
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Muckerberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muckerberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whelan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Whelan trying to control the action but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Whelan advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Whelan is looking to advance position but Muckerberg won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Muckerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Whelan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muckerberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muckerberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whelan uses his free foot to push down on Muckerberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muckerberg. #SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Muckerberg is on top in guard.
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muckerberg defends it easily.
Whelan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muckerberg has passed into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Muckerberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muckerberg is looking to take a break and control but Whelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg advances nicely into full mount.
Whelan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whelan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Muckerberg seems to be working for a kimura but Whelan defends the submission attempt.
Whelan is looking to control Muckerberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whelan avoid being mounted?
Whelan gets full guard.
Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Whelan keeps moving.
Whelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Whelan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Muckerberg stacks Whelan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Muckerberg!#SUB2#
Muckerberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whelan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whelan tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Whelan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muckerberg escapes and throws Whelan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Muckerberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whelan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Muckerberg trying to control the position but Whelan is working away.
Whelan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Whelan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muckerberg's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Muckerberg! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Whelan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Whelan looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagemedov is defending well but Whelan drives through and ends up in Nurmagemedov's guard.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Nurmagemedov is keeping the position.
Whelan advances to half guard.
Whelan is pressing down on Nurmagemedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagemedov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Whelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagemedov defends it.
Whelan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagemedov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Whelan wants to finish this one by submission but Nurmagemedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Whelan.
Whelan is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1##SUB#
Whelan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nurmagemedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Whelan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nurmagemedov is surviving well by controlling Whelan's body position as best he can.
Whelan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Whelan wants to take Nurmagemedov's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nurmagemedov is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Whelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagemedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagemedov defends easily.
Whelan wants to sweep here but Nurmagemedov controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Whelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagemedov's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Whelan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Whelan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whelan trying to control but Nurmagemedov is working from the bottom.
Whelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whelan wants to control from the top but Nurmagemedov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagemedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whelan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Whelan stands and throws Nurmagemedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Whelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whelan wants to control but Nurmagemedov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt - Nurmagemedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagemedov throws a sloppy head kick and Whelan moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagemedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagemedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whelan.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whelan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagemedov is fending him off so far but Whelan persists. Nope, Nurmagemedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagemedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagemedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Whelan feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whelan.
Nurmagemedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagemedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagemedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whelan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Whelan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagemedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Whelan's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagemedov!
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagemedov's guard. #REVR#
Nurmagemedov is controlling Whelan's posture.
Nurmagemedov keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Whelan passes Nurmagemedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Whelan is trying to control. Nurmagemedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagemedov defends it.
Whelan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Whelan has hold of Nurmagemedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmagemedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Whelan works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Whelan is persistently looking for the submission but Nurmagemedov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Whelan is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagemedov is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Whelan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nurmagemedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Whelan.
#SUB#
Whelan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagemedov is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Nurmagemedov won't enjoy being in this position. Whelan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nurmagemedov is tapping - it's over boys! Whelan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mornanovskisharipov avoids it really well and circles away.
Whelan goes for a double leg but Mornanovskisharipov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mornanovskisharipov continues to drive forward.
Whelan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Whelan jumps guard.
Mornanovskisharipov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Whelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mornanovskisharipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Whelan is tightening it up a little... Mornanovskisharipov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mornanovskisharipov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mornanovskisharipov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Whelan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mickey Whelan!
After winning the bout, Mickey Whelan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Stafford stuffs the takedown attempt from Whelan. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Whelan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stafford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whelan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whelan trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stafford has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Whelan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stafford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan tries for a kimura but Stafford is defending well.
Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stafford tries to bench press Whelan off him but Whelan keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whelan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stafford's legs.
Stafford struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Whelan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stafford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Whelan controlling the position. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stafford has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Whelan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whelan advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stafford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stafford shrugs it off.
Whelan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stafford is looking to escape.
Whelan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Whelan mounts Stafford! Really nice guard pass there! #T3##SUB#
Whelan is working for a guillotine from mount but Stafford frees his head quite easily.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stafford is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Whelan has control of Stafford's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stafford regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan moves to the back position. #T4#
Whelan trying to control.#SUB#
Whelan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Whelan working for the choke. #SUB#
Whelan looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Whelan looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whelan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Stafford showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Whelan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stafford is defending well though. Whelan let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan 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##TD#
Whelan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whelan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stafford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stafford shrugs it off.
Stafford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Whelan working for a submission but Stafford is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Whelan has hold of Stafford's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stafford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Whelan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ezekiel Stafford had this to say: 'Hey, you win some and you lose some. Much respect for my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger, faster, and better. Much love to the fans for coming to support me. I will see you all soon. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan shoots in for a double leg but Iron Fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Iron Fist tries to counter it with a takedown but Whelan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whelan closes the distance and clinches up with Iron Fist, looking for a takedown. Whelan pushes Iron Fist against the cage but Iron Fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Iron Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whelan on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mickey Whelan has been cut.#TD#
Whelan gets a double leg takedown into Iron Fist's guard.
Iron Fist wants to stand up but Whelan is controlling him.
Whelan passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whelan trying to control the action but Iron Fist is working from the bottom.
Iron Fist tries to kick Whelan off but Whelan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whelan is pressing down on Iron Fist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iron Fist is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Iron Fist is defending against the submission attempts here by Whelan.
Iron Fist is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iron Fist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whelan is looking to work his way around to Iron Fist's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Iron Fist is squirming around, avoiding Whelan's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Whelan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iron Fist can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iron Fist is holding on tight.
Whelan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iron Fist is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iron Fist squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Whelan fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Whelan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan works his way to his opponent's back.
#T3#
Iron Fist is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Whelan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Iron Fist taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Whelan tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a monster head kick that knocks Whelan out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Wilson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Whelan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Whelan avoids them all with ease.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Whelan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whelan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Whelan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whelan attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Whelan's front leg but catches the back leg as Whelan tries to avoid it.
Whelan dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
#TD#
Whelan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Whelan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelan controlling the pace.
Wilson is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Whelan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Whelan off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Whelan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mickey Whelan! |
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