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Event:
MMA Hype -23-
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead pulls Kent in close to his closed guard and prevents Kent from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent advances position into side control!
Whitehead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitehead keeps working.
Whitehead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Whitehead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whitehead sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitehead has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Whitehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Kent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehead is looking to improve his position.
Whitehead is trying to control but can't.
Kent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitehead.#T3#
Kent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitehead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehead scores with a jab to the head.
Whitehead looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Whitehead cracks Kent with a good jab.
Kent walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Whitehead! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryson Whitehead! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitehead lands a really nice looking cross but Rosario seems unphased.
Rosario connects with a body shot.
Whitehead misses with a hook. Rosario ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Whitehead moves into range and clinches up with Rosario.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitehead has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Whitehead gets control of Rosario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitehead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead pulls Rosario in close to his closed guard and prevents Rosario from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Whitehead has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosario lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Whitehead misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Whitehead feints and as Rosario raises his hands in defense, Whitehead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead stands and throws Rosario's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Whitehead tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Whitehead remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Whitehead's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Whitehead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whitehead tries to advance to mount but Rosario denies him. #SUB2#
Whitehead goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rosario has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whitehead but great work by Rosario.
Whitehead looks to move to half guard but instead Rosario has passed into mount! Damn!
Whitehead looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Whitehead tries to lock up and control but Rosario gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Whitehead is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitehead is looking to escape.
Rosario avoids the attempt from Whitehead to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead 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#
Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Rosario throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Whitehead misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rosario misses its target.
Rosario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Whitehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosario's guard.
Whitehead pushes down on Rosario's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitehead trying to control the pace.
Whitehead moves nicely into side control.
Rosario is trying to escape the position but Whitehead is controlling the position. #T1#
Rosario is trying to control Whitehead's posture but Whitehead avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rosario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Whitehead taking a breather here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whitehead.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitehead is continuing to stall.
Rosario stops Whitehead from passing to mount.
Whitehead working away.#SUB2#
Whitehead tries for a kimura but Rosario is defending well.
Whitehead moves into full mount! #T3#
Whitehead controlling his opponent.
Rosario is controlling an arm, preventing Whitehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Whitehead swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rosario is now in Whitehead's guard. A big mistake from Whitehead there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Whitehead seems keen to control Rosario's posture.#SUB2#
Rosario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitehead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosario has managed to get both his arms back between Whitehead's legs - danger averted.
Rosario won't allow Whitehead to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Whitehead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rosario uses it to pass to side control.
Whitehead tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rosario presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rosario throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitehead.
Mohammad Rosario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Rosario. Beautiful body shot.
Rosario misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses.
Mohammad Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rosario on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rosario throws a right hand that Whitehead ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitehead also avoids with ease.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rosario defends it well.
Rosario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Whitehead rushes Rosario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehead gets through Rosario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitehead throws a series of punches but Rosario moves out of range.
Rosario is looking to wear down Whitehead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosario.
Rosario just misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammad Rosario is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitehead lands a slapping body shot.
Rosario cracks Whitehead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##TD2#
Whitehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosario's guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Whitehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whitehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whitehead is stalling in the full guard.
Whitehead passes Rosario's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Whitehead stalling.
More stalling from Whitehead.
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Rosario is defending the position. #T3#
Whitehead content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Whitehead misses.
Rosario misses with a body punch
enabling Whitehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Mohammad Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitehead.
Whitehead throws a lazy right hand but Rosario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehead swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitehead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosario's head backwards.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Whitehead moves out of range.
Rosario swinging wildly here.
Rosario looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitehead is just out of range.
Bryson Whitehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rosario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rosario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Whitehead closes the distance and pushes Rosario back into the cage.
Rosario scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosario has a couple of punches blocked by Whitehead.
Whitehead stalling the fight.
Whitehead lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rosario fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Whitehead.
#TD2#
Whitehead jumps guard and drags Rosario to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead seems keen to control Rosario's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Whitehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whitehead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Whitehead! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Rochester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitehead.
Whitehead throws a big shot that misses.
Rochester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitehead.
Rochester with the counter takedown but Whitehead avoids it easily.
Whitehead works the jab nicely.
Rochester moves in looking to clinch but Whitehead pushes him off.
A big right from Whitehead misses.
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rochester dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitehead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Whitehead gets caught napping as Rochester dives in and scores a takedown. Whitehead manages to retain guard.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rochester postures up.
Rochester stands and throws Whitehead's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Rochester trying to control the position but Whitehead is working away.
You can see the frustration on Whitehead's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester working away.
Whitehead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rochester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Whitehead holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rochester passes into side control, despite Whitehead's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Whitehead is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rochester swings around for an armbar but Whitehead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rochester's guard.
Rochester looking for a sweep. Not yet Rochester, not yet.
Whitehead postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rochester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitehead trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rochester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitehead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whitehead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitehead trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Whitehead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitehead wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rochester looking for a guillotine here but Whitehead defends easily.
Whitehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rochester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Whitehead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rochester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Whitehead has Rochester in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Whitehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sage Rochester will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rochester slips under a jab from Whitehead.
Whitehead is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rochester's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Whitehead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rochester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rochester darts in looking for a takedown but Whitehead gets double underhooks and turns Rochester into the cage.
Whitehead looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Whitehead tries to clinch there but Rochester circles away.
#TD2#
Rochester darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Rochester has control of the leg.
Whitehead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester trying to pass the guard but Whitehead defending well.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Rochester is controlling well.
#T1#
Whitehead is working hard here to advance position.
Whitehead trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitehead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitehead.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehead is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Whitehead working for a triangle but Rochester defends it easily.
Sage Rochester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Whitehead working for a triangle but Rochester defends it easily.
#SUB#
Whitehead working for a triangle but Rochester defends it easily.
#SUB#
Whitehead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rochester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitehead is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Whitehead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitehead looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Whitehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Rochester wants to clinch up but Whitehead keeps it at a distance.
Whitehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitehead connects with a looping right hand.
Rochester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitehead wants to clinch up but Rochester keeps it at a distance.
Rochester shoots in and drives through. Whitehead sprawls well.#CL2#
Rochester closes the distance and pushes Whitehead back into the cage.#T4#
Rochester tries to work over Whitehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Bryson Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rochester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rochester tries to pull guard but Whitehead won't allow it.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Rochester tries to pull guard but Whitehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitehead scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rochester moves away from the strike by Whitehead.
Rochester slips under a jab from Whitehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Rochester has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehead misses with a body shot.
Whitehead throws a hook to the side of Rochester's head but Rochester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rochester wants to counter the offense by Whitehead and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Whitehead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rochester checks it well.
Rochester staying out of range there.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rochester's ribcage but misses.
Whitehead moves in looking to clinch but Rochester pushes him off.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rochester shoots for a takedown but Whitehead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rochester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryson Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Whitehead lands a nice shot that snaps Rochester's head back.
Whitehead looks to throw the jab but Rochester is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
Whitehead lands with a nice body punch.
Whitehead digs a good hook to Rochester's body.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rochester's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rochester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitehead.
Whitehead misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Rochester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rochester.
Whitehead wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitehead.
Whitehead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Whitehead fails to land.
Whitehead throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitehead controls his hands.
#TD2#
Rochester pulls guard effortlessly.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a triangle but Whitehead pushes his legs off easily.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Rochester has his foot on Whitehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitehead works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rochester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitehead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitehead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Whitehead looking to sit in guard and control but Rochester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Whitehead working a defensive guard here.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead looking to control.
#SUB#
Whitehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rochester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rochester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whitehead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rochester, into his guard. #REVR##T4##SUB#
Whitehead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Whitehead looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Whitehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rochester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rochester wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitehead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Whitehead! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -1-
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with Whitehead.
Whitehead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitehead avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanner.
#TD#
Whitehead has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tanner uses from the top position.
Tanner looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Whitehead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Whitehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Whitehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner 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.
Tanner 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. #T1#
Whitehead 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#
Tanner trying to control but Whitehead postures up.
#SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Whitehead wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Tanner keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura but Tanner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whitehead to get the leverage.
Tanner wants to sweep but Whitehead has passed to side control!
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Whitehead drags him back down.#SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanner has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Whitehead looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Whitehead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whitehead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Tanner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Whitehead's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Whitehead! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tanner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bryson Whitehead! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Samaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitehead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samaki counters with a nice body shot.
Whitehead throws out a loose jab but Samaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Whitehead gets a clinch.
Samaki avoiding damage.
Samaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Samaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whitehead swings wildly with an uppercut but Samaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead stalling in the clinch but Samaki improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Samaki.
#T1##TD#
Samaki has picked Whitehead up - he's going for a ride! Samaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Samaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whitehead trying to control here.
Samaki prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
Whitehead wants to control but Samaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whitehead moves into full guard.
#T2#
Samaki controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Whitehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samaki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Whitehead has his foot on Samaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Samaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Whitehead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samaki defends well.
Samaki content to stall in guard here.
Samaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehead has wrist control.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samaki is one step ahead there.
Samaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryson Whitehead will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Whitehead throws a jab when Samaki was well out of range.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samaki but Samaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whitehead misses the jab.
Whitehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitehead scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Samaki tries to keep at a distance but Whitehead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whitehead swings wildly with an uppercut but Samaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samaki just leaning against Whitehead, taking a breather.
Whitehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Samaki is pushing Whitehead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Samaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samaki looks to land a combination. Whitehead sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Samaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitehead misses with some punches.
#TD#
Samaki is trying to trip Whitehead. He has hold of a leg but Whitehead is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Samaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Samaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Whitehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samaki is aware though and is defending well.
Samaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samaki controls the pace.
Whitehead trying to control the position.
Samaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehead has wrist control.#SUB2#
Samaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Whitehead to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Samaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Whitehead pulls down on the head and he's put Samaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryson Whitehead! |
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