PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Landeverde has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitman
vs
Landeverde

170 cm
23
141 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

170 cm
25
147 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Landeverde moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Whitman as Landeverde shoots in.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Whitman moves out of range easily.
Whitman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Whitman manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Landeverde works over Whitman with some ground and pound from guard.
Landeverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Landeverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landeverde is controlling him.
Whitman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whitman is looking to stand up but Landeverde isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde looking to pass the guard.
Whitman wants to stand but Landeverde is controlling the position.
Landeverde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitman's guard.
Landeverde looks to land a strike but Whitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Justice Pain Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Whitman blocks nicely.
Whitman is pulling down on Landeverde's head to control his posture.
Landeverde stops Whitman from standing up.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Whitman wants to sweep but no luck.
Landeverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitman is retaining full guard.
Landeverde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landeverde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Landeverde trying to control but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Landeverde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeverde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitman is on top in guard.
Whitman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landeverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Landeverde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitman passes into half guard.
Landeverde tries to get to full guard but Whitman has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman controlling the action here.
Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Whitman seems content to control.
Whitman is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer.

Charles Whitman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Whitman darts in and clinches Landeverde up against the cage.

Whitman pulls guard.
Landeverde landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landeverde is controlling him.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde connects with a couple of short punches.
Landeverde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Whitman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Landeverde breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Whitman moves away and avoids it.
Whitman shoots in but Landeverde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Whitman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Landeverde regains guard.
Whitman stopping the sweep attempt from Landeverde.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Whitman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Whitman tries to keep at a distance but Landeverde has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ric Landeverde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Whitman lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Landeverde misses the target.
Landeverde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitman swivels and escapes.

Landeverde gets caught napping as Whitman dives in and scores a takedown. Landeverde manages to retain guard.
Whitman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landeverde looking to control but Whitman passes into half guard.
Ric Landeverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landeverde is trying to stand up here but Whitman is controlling him well.
Whitman is taking a breather. Landeverde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Landeverde trying to hold on to Whitman's head to control him but Whitman postures up.
Whitman trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde tries to kick Whitman off but Whitman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whitman controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Charles Whitman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Landeverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landeverde there as he acknowledges the shot.

Whitman rushes Landeverde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Landeverde can't get the takedown.
Whitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landeverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Landeverde shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitman sprawls well. He's pushed Landeverde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.

Whitman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Landeverde is trying to defend but Whitman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Landeverde.
Whitman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitman trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom.

Charles Whitman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitman blocks a jab.

Landeverde clinches.

Landeverde manages to break the clinch.
Landeverde goes for a double leg but Whitman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitman continues to drive forward.

Whitman decides to pull guard.
Landeverde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman trying to control the position.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeverde is one step ahead there.
Whitman wants to stand up but Landeverde is controlling him.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeverde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitman's head.
Whitman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeverde is one step ahead there.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Whitman controls Landeverde momentarily but Landeverde frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeverde.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeverde postures up in Whitman's guard and throws a big left but Whitman blocks it.
Whitman controlling Landeverde's posture.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Whitman just wasn't active enough.
Whitman leaves Landeverde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landeverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landeverde swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Landeverde as Whitman shoots in.

Landeverde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Whitman dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Whitman 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Landeverde clinches up against the cage.
Landeverde looking for a takedown.
Whitman gets underhooks to prevent Landeverde's takedown attempt.

Whitman drags the fight down to the ground.
Landeverde throwing strikes but missing.

Whitman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Landeverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landeverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landeverde stuffs the takedown.
Landeverde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitman tries to clinch up but Landeverde circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde shoots in but Whitman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.
A right-left combo lands from Whitman.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landeverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitman slips a jab and a cross from Landeverde.
Landeverde misses with an uppercut.

Whitman tries to keep at a distance but Landeverde has taken the fight into the clinch.

Landeverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landeverde stuffs the takedown.

Landeverde darts in and clinches Whitman up against the cage.
Landeverde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitman after a bit of a struggle.
Landeverde gets underhooks to prevent Whitman's takedown attempt.
Landeverde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Whitman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whitman manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Landeverde tries to improve position but can't.
Landeverde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitman's best efforts.
Landeverde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Whitman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Whitman gets tackled into the cage by Landeverde. Landeverde maintains the clinch.
Landeverde tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Whitman gets control of Landeverde's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Landeverde trying to control but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitman has wrist control.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman is looking to stand up but Landeverde isn't so interested in that idea.
Landeverde won't allow Whitman to sweep him here.
Whitman controls Landeverde momentarily but Landeverde frees himself.
Whitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landeverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landeverde advances position into side control!

Landeverde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landeverde working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman regains half guard.
Whitman is controlling Landeverde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whitman is trying to control but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The 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. Landeverde connects with a nice short shot to Whitman's temple.
Whitman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Landeverde lands a couple of digs.

Whitman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Landeverde off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Whitman throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landeverde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Landeverde throws a jab when Whitman was well out of range.

Landeverde clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ric Landeverde.
I think Landeverde has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.