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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitehead throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lavoie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitehead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Lavoie gets control of Whitehead's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lavoie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lavoie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Lavoie keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead throws a strike but Lavoie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehead seems keen to control Lavoie's posture.
Lavoie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lavoie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lavoie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavoie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lavoie trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Lavoie wanted to stand there but Whitehead had control of the position.
Whitehead wants to hit a sweep here but Lavoie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whitehead there!
Lavoie controlling from the full mount.
Whitehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavoie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavoie tries to control but Whitehead wriggling away. #T2#
Whitehead is working to get back to half guard.
Whitehead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whitehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whitehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavoie wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Lavoie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavoie wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely.
Lavoie prevents Whitehead from getting the reversal.
Lavoie tries to control but Whitehead wriggling away.
Lavoie can't control as he wanted to and Whitehead manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SU#
Lavoie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
Whitehead throws a poor cross that misses
and Lavoie counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Lavoie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whitehead.
Whitehead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavoie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitehead somewhat.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
Whitehead dives in and grabs Lavoie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavoie pushes down on Whitehead's head and hops out.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathew Lavoie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitehead swinging wildly here.
Whitehead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavoie is looking to clinch.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Lavoie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lavoie rushes Whitehead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehead tries for a takedown but Lavoie manages to get underhooks.
Lavoie stalling in the clinch but Whitehead improves position.
Whitehead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitehead looking for a takedown.
Mathew Lavoie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Whitehead.
Lavoie is pressed up against the cage. Whitehead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lavoie down to the mat. Lavoie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lavoie drives through and clinches with Whitehead against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavoie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavoie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lavoie is stalling here.
#T1#
Lavoie is pressed up against the cage. Whitehead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lavoie down to the mat. Lavoie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Lavoie tries to clinch up.
Lavoie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavoie tries to clinch up.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lavoie moves into range and clinches up with Whitehead.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but Lavoie won't allow it.
Whitehead fails to pull guard.
Lavoie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but Lavoie won't allow it.
#T2#
Whitehead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lavoie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitehead. Lavoie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathew Lavoie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavoie tries to clinch up but Whitehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Whitehead's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lavoie is looking to clinch but Whitehead is avoiding it.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
Whitehead looks to land a right hand but Lavoie moved out of range.
Lavoie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavoie tries to clinch up.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitehead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavoie avoids the body shot from Whitehead.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitehead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whitehead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavoie swivels and escapes.
Whitehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavoie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitehead is breathing heavily.
Whitehead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lavoie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitehead can do to turn this around?#T3##CL#
Lavoie clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lavoie breaks the clinch.
Whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Lavoie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitehead misses with a body shot.
Lavoie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whitehead.
Lavoie tries to clinch up.
Lavoie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavoie throws a head kick that Whitehead semi-blocks.
Lavoie moves in looking to clinch but Whitehead pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Lavoie is looking to clinch but Whitehead is avoiding it.
Whitehead throws out a loose jab but Lavoie uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Lavoie darts in and clinches Whitehead up against the cage.#BC#
Lavoie manages to break the clinch.
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Lavoie.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavoie.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lavoie darts in and clinches Whitehead up against the cage.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lavoie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavoie.
Whitehead stops a takedown attempt from Lavoie.
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 Mathew Lavoie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Whitehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavoie.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie leaves Whitehead with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lavoie tries to clinch but Whitehead is having none of it.
A head kick from Lavoie lands but Whitehead takes it in his stride.
Lavoie is looking to clinch but Whitehead is avoiding it.
#CL#
Lavoie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitehead is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lavoie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitehead's efforts to push away.
Lavoie has Whitehead pushed against the cage.
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.
Lavoie has Whitehead pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Whitehead wants to break free but Lavoie has control.
Lavoie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lavoie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mathew Lavoie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lavoie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whitehead can't get the takedown.
Mathew Lavoie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Whitehead.
Whitehead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lavoie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Lavoie clinches.
Lavoie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whitehead is trying to force a seperation but Lavoie has the dominant position.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lavoie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lavoie gets underhooks to prevent Whitehead's takedown attempt.
Whitehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Lavoie breaks from the clinch.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitehead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavoie scores with a head kick.
Lavoie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitehead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitehead keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Whitehead swinging wildly here.
Whitehead looks to throw the jab but Lavoie is out of range. #CL#
Lavoie has Whitehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavoie scores a nice knee to the body.
Lavoie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitehead's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lavoie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavoie is looking to clinch.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
#CL#
Lavoie gets a clinch.
Lavoie landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Whitehead is trying to pull guard but Lavoie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whitehead as Lavoie tries to tie him up. #BC#
Lavoie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Whitehead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lavoie throws a big counter combination but Whitehead scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lavoie moves in looking to clinch but Whitehead pushes him off.
Lavoie tries to clinch there but Whitehead circles away.
And Whitehead tries to counter it with a takedown but Lavoie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lavoie doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehead circles away.
Lavoie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lavoie clinches.
Paul Whitehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathew Lavoie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitehead is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Lavoie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lavoie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Lavoie!
Mathew Lavoie 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: Oct 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitehead throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paul Whitehead has been cut.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehead looks winded!
Whitehead misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Whitehead seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Man shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Whitehead is backing up but Man catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Whitehead covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Man Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). XX Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitehead misses the body punch #KD2#
and Ward counters with a head kick that drops Whitehead to the mat! Whitehead scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Whitehead backs off Ward throws a huge counter combo but Whitehead manages to avoid it all.
Whitehead throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitehead won't be happy with that. #ROC2#Whitehead is rocked!#SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Whitehead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
Whitehead holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Whitehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitehead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Whitehead wants to get back to full guard.
Whitehead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Whitehead trying to control here.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Whitehead moves into full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitehead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitehead tries to get out of the position.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead! #REVR##T3#
Whitehead scoring with punches from side control.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Whitehead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a few punches from side control.
Ward is trying to control Whitehead's posture but Whitehead avoids it.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a nice forearm strike.
Whitehead is chipping away with strikes.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whitehead cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Whitehead scoring with strikes.
Whitehead working away.
Whitehead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Whitehead controls the position.
Ward struggling a bit here.
Whitehead working the body and head with strikes.
Whitehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
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Whitehead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paul Whitehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Whitehead.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward is trying to stand.
Whitehead stalling. #T1#
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whitehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Whitehead prevents Ward from improving his position.
Whitehead is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitehead connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitehead pulls his head out easily.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitehead is working Ward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward looking to control.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Whitehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
Whitehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitehead working some strikes from top position.
Whitehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Whitehead tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily#TD2#
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control.
Whitehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead content to stall in guard here.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Whitehead defends it easily.
Whitehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitehead scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Ward has momentary wrist control but Whitehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitehead manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitehead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVR#
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Whitehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehead passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Whitehead's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ward down.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Whitehead is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitehead is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitehead working the head with strikes.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ward taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard.
Ward trying to control but Whitehead postures up.
Whitehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Whitehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitehead, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Whitehead! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Warmack moves away from the strike by Whitehead.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Warmack moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warmack was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitehead.
Warmack tries to counter with a takedown but Whitehead is quick to defend against it.
Whitehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitehead misses the target.
Whitehead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warmack tries to counter with a takedown but Whitehead is quick to defend against it.
Whitehead throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Warmack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Warmack is controlling well.
#SUB#
Warmack is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warmack is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Warmack seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Whitehead has recovered full guard.
Whitehead wants to hit a sweep here but Warmack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whitehead there!
Whitehead is looking to improve his position but Warmack isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Warmack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
Warmack looking to control.
Warmack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Warmack keeps moving.
Warmack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitehead postures up in Warmack's guard and throws a big left but Warmack blocks it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing.
Whitehead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitehead postures up in Warmack's guard and throws a big left but Warmack blocks it. #SUB#
Warmack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whitehead stacks Warmack 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 Whitehead!
Whitehead fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Warmack wants to control but Whitehead postures up.
Warmack tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Warmack on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warmack regains half guard, as Whitehead was trying to land strikes.
Warmack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead thows a huge punch but Warmack dodges it nicely.
Whitehead throwing shots but Warmack is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead prevents Warmack from improving his position.
Whitehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Whitehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Whitehead.
Whitehead misses with a straight left.
Whitehead takes a swing at Warmack's ribcage but misses.
Warmack feinted with a counter takedown.
Warmack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitehead. That did some damage!
Whitehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitehead misses with a body shot.
Whitehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warmack attempts a counter takedown but Whitehead avoids it well and moves away.
Whitehead throws a right and a left that Warmack avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Warmack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehead tries to avoid it but Warmack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehead to the ground. Whitehead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warmack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitehead.
Whitehead swings for the body but Warmack moves out of range.
#T1##TD#
Warmack scores with a takedown into Whitehead's guard.
Warmack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitehead will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Warmack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warmack postures up.
Whitehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalen Warmack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. #REVB##T2#
Whitehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warmack defending well though.
Warmack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warmack tries to get out of the position.
Warmack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Warmack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Whitehead with the ground and pound but Warmack uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Whitehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warmack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehead is one step ahead there. #T3#
Warmack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Warmack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warmack is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warmack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitehead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Warmack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead! #REVB#
Whitehead tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warmack parries the strikes from Whitehead easily there. Whitehead is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warmack to escape.
Warmack gets back to half guard.
Whitehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warmack trying to control here.
Warmack is staying active underneath Whitehead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Whitehead throws a body punch but Warmack moves out of range.
Warmack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitehead misses with a wild body shot.
Whitehead misses the jab.
A punch combination from Whitehead misses.
Whitehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warmack moves away.
Whitehead swings for the body but Warmack moves out of range.
Warmack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitehead.
Warmack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Whitehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead misses with a wild combination.
Warmack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Warmack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whitehead misses with a two punch combination.
Whitehead is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warmack rather than just go for the knockout.
Warmack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitehead throws a right hand that Warmack ducks under and follows up with a left that Warmack also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warmack.
Whitehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Warmack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitehead sprawls and moves away.
Whitehead throws a big shot that misses.
Warmack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitehead.
Warmack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitehead throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Warmack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jalen Warmack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehead is in trouble now - Warmack has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Warmack working for a submission but Whitehead is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Warmack looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Warmack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Whitehead is on top in guard.
Warmack wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Warmack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmack is trying to hold Whitehead in close to prevent damage but Whitehead has managed to pass into half guard.
Whitehead throwing shots but Warmack is blocking nicely.
Warmack taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard.
Whitehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitehead thows a huge punch but Warmack dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warmack is looking to improve his position.
Warmack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Warmack won't allow Whitehead to pass to mount.
Warmack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehead.
Whitehead not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead throws a shot to the body.
Whitehead lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Whitehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitehead checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Whitehead! |
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