VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stein (ranked 3129 p4p, 24936 weight class) and Anthony Smith (ranked 328 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stein
vs
Smith

180 cm
23
195
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
195
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Smith pushes Stein off and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Stein.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.

Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stein's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! Stein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.

Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stein working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith gets to his feet. Stein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses with a two punch combination.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Stein and move into the clinch position.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Stein drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
Smith pulls Stein in close to his closed guard and prevents Stein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stein is one step ahead there.
Stein being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stein clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Stein is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein trying to stall but Smith improves his position.

Smith has picked Stein up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Stein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stein shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Stein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stein throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stein defends well and Smith ends up having to push Stein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Stein, which made it look bad.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stein looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Stein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Stein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.

Stein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stein wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stein dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Stein.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Stein's guard.

Smith is sitting in close to Stein's body. Stein has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stein.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Stein!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Cunningham (ranked 3283 p4p, 5418 weight class) and Owen Carrillo (ranked 376 p4p, 501 weight class). Owen Carrillo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cunningham
vs
Carrillo

183 cm
25
167
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
180
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Carrillo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunningham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carrillo quickly recovers to half guard.

Carrillo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cunningham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Cunningham pulls Carrillo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo wanted to stand there but Cunningham had control of the position.
Cunningham is controlling Carrillo's posture.
Carrillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carrillo wants to stand and escape but instead Cunningham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Carrillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo keeping control of the position.
Cunningham controlling the action here.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunningham works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling from mount.
Carrillo is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carrillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunningham content just to control the position here.
Cunningham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cunningham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carrillo?
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cunningham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carrillo's half guard.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
Carrillo wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo can do to turn this around?
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carrillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cunningham seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Carrillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carrillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cunningham is stalling in the full guard.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo's legs - danger averted.
Cunningham stays in close to Carrillo's body and controls the position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham looks up at the clock and then as Carrillo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cunningham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cunningham working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cunningham wants to clinch up but Carrillo keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carrillo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.

Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carrillo to the ground. Cunningham is now in Carrillo's guard.

Carrillo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cunningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Carrillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.

Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Carrillo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham slows the pace down.

Cunningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunningham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carrillo!
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard.
Cunningham controlling from the full mount.
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham controlling the position easily from mount.
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham with a couple of short strikes.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carrillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cunningham controlling the pace for now.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position but Cunningham isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!

Blaze Cunningham wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shiva Chavan (ranked 2101 p4p, 5580 weight class) and Maverick Calhoun (ranked 219 p4p, 463 weight class). Chavan comes into the arena with Till i collapse blaring out of the sound system. Maverick Calhoun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shiva Chavan's chin.

Chavan
vs
Calhoun

215 cm
25
279
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
274
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shiva Chavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavan checks a leg kick.

Calhoun gets a clinch.
Calhoun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Chavan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Chavan.

It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chavan tried to counter with a leg kick but Calhoun avoided it.
Maverick Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Calhoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavan misses with the head strike.
Chavan lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavan gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calhoun leaning against his opponent.
Chavan has a couple of punches blocked by Calhoun.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chavan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Chavan, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes Chavan against the cage but Chavan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chavan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shiva Chavan!
A pretty intense looking Shiva Chavan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alijah Mcmahon (ranked 3393 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Reed Jack (ranked 406 p4p, 528 weight class). The key to victory for Alijah Mcmahon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mcmahon
vs
Jack

195 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alijah Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Jack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmahon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcmahon duly obliges.
Jack tries to clinch up
letting Mcmahon counter with a right hand.

Mcmahon moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmahon's elbow.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcmahon lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.

Mcmahon pulls Jack into guard.

Jack gets to his feet - Mcmahon follows without any prompting.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Mcmahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack controlling the action here.
Jack throwing shots but Mcmahon is blocking nicely.

Mcmahon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jack has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mcmahon is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Reed Jack!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Ross (ranked 2385 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Benson Whyte Jr (ranked 323 p4p, 541 weight class). Whyte Jr has chosen Wiley - Morgue (Instrumental) as his entrance music. Isiah Ross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ross
vs
Whyte Jr

190 cm
25
205
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
205
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Sakura Style
Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isiah Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Whyte Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross lands with a shot to the body.
Ross lands a nice hook to Whyte Jr's body. Whyte Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whyte Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whyte Jr manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Whyte Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whyte Jr swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ross moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte Jr.
Ross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whyte Jr up against the cage.
Ross wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte Jr gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whyte Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Ross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whyte Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Whyte Jr with a knee to the head.
Ross blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Whyte Jr.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whyte Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whyte Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whyte Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross stalling against the cage.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whyte Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whyte Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ross.
Whyte Jr misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross wants to stall.
Ross taking a breather.
Whyte Jr misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ross.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whyte Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whyte Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whyte Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ross's face.
Whyte Jr misses with a body punch.
Ross throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte Jr.
Ross pushes Whyte Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ross misses with some punches.
Whyte Jr misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries a body shot but Whyte Jr blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ross looking to slow down the pace here.
Ross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whyte Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Whyte Jr lands a body shot.
Ross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Whyte Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross blocking some punches.
Whyte Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Ross.
Whyte Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whyte Jr scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte Jr working Ross over with knees to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross blocks a body shot from Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Whyte Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Whyte Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whyte Jr lands with a right to the head.
Whyte Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte Jr misses with a body punch.
Whyte Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Whyte Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.

Whyte Jr lands a big head kick that sends Ross tumbling to the mat! Whyte Jr takes a step backwards and waves Ross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whyte Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whyte Jr misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whyte Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Isiah Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Whyte Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ross is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte Jr scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross connects with the punch.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Ross misses with a combination
and Whyte Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte Jr throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr misses with a body shot.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whyte Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whyte Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte Jr throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Whyte Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Ross counters with a right hand to the body.
Whyte Jr misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benson Whyte Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte Jr.
Ross is looking to counter the offense by Whyte Jr and move into the clinch.
Whyte Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whyte Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross tries to clinch but Whyte Jr is having none of it.
Whyte Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whyte Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a body punch
and Whyte Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte Jr takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Whyte Jr misses with a hook
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Whyte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Whyte Jr throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Benson Whyte Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte Jr moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whyte Jr misses with an uppercut
and Ross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whyte Jr misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whyte Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whyte Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ross tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters circling - Whyte Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte Jr moves away from the strike by Ross.
Whyte Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whyte Jr tries to move into range but Ross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whyte Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whyte Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
Ross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross cracks Whyte Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.

Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Whyte Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte Jr is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whyte Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
Whyte Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whyte Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ross takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whyte Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte Jr fails to land.
Whyte Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Benson Whyte Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whyte Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whyte Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Whyte Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Whyte Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whyte Jr.
Ross blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Whyte Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whyte Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Whyte Jr lands a big knee to the head and Ross goes down! Whyte Jr pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte Jr!
Benson Whyte Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Benson Whyte Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.