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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Killer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitakker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whitakker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitakker working a defensive guard here.
Whitakker 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##SUB#
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
Killer tries to roll over but Whitakker keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitakker thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is staying active underneath Whitakker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Whitakker is taking a breather. Killer 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.
Let's hope that Whitakker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitakker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working. #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitakker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whitakker prevents Killer from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whitakker is controlling the pace.
Whitakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killer scores with a jab. Whitakker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whitakker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Whitakker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Killer is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Whitakker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitakker lands a jab to the nose.
Whitakker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Killer dives in and scores a takedown into Whitakker's guard.
Killer landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitakker 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#
Whitakker trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Killer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Killer is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Whitakker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitakker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Killer throws a hook but Whitakker blocks it.
Whitakker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitakker! But no joy.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitakker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitakker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Whitakker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Killer cracks Whitakker with an open hand slap.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whitakker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Killer.
Whitakker swinging wildly here.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitakker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries for a takedown but Whitakker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitakker is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Whitakker circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Whitakker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitakker throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Whitakker connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Whitakker lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killer drops his hands momentarily and Whitakker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whitakker misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitakker lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer walks into a left hand.
Whitakker leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Whitakker drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
#BC2#
Whitakker breaks from the clinch.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitakker connects with an inside leg kick.
Serial Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitakker is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Whitakker circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitakker with a jab.
Good shot there by Whitakker.#T2#
Whitakker throws a nice head kick!
Whitakker throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Whitakker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whitakker showed some decent athleticism there.
Whitakker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker controlling the action here.
Whitakker winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitakker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker is taking a breather. Killer 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.#SUB#
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitakker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robbert Whitakker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Whitakker seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitakker lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Whitakker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Whitakker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Whitakker lands but Killer takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitakker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Whitakker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whitakker wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving. #SUB#
Killer is looking for a triangle but Whitakker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Killer looking for subs off his back but Whitakker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitakker trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Killer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitakker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Whitakker wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Whitakker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Killer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Whitakker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Whitakker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Whitakker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Whitakker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robbert Whitakker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Whitakker misses. #T3#
Whitakker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Whitakker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitakker throws a series of strikes that have Killer backpedaling.
Whitakker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitakker shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
A lazy left from Whitakker finds it's target.
Whitakker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Whitakker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Whitakker. No joy for Killer on that attempt.
Whitakker with a jab.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Whitakker.
#TD#
Killer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitakker's half guard.
Whitakker is trying to stand.
Whitakker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitakker.
Robbert Whitakker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Killer throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer connects with a couple of short punches.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitakker 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#
Whitakker trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Whitakker has control of the leg.
Serial Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitakker is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbert Whitakker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whitakker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbert Whitakker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Whitakker misses with a double jab
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whitakker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitakker sprawls and moves away.
Whitakker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whitakker stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
Whitakker tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitakker scores with a jab. Killer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitakker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitakker wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Whitakker drives through with a takedown into Killer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Killer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Whitakker escapes and throws Killer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Whitakker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Killer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Whitakker controlling from side mount.
Killer is not content to let Whitakker control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Killer is not content to let Whitakker control the position.
Killer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whitakker wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer is staying active underneath Whitakker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Whitakker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Killer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Whitakker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whitakker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitakker is keen to just control but Killer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whitakker trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whitakker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whitakker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Whitakker seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whitakker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whitakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whitakker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitakker pulls his head out easily.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Whitakker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whitakker thuds his right hand into Killer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Killer 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.
Whitakker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Whitakker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Killer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Whitakker misses with a combination
#TD#
and Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitakker won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Killer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whitakker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killer's guard! Nice work there by Whitakker! #SUB#
Killer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitakker defends it easily.
Whitakker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Killer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Whitakker uses it to pass to side control.
Whitakker advances to full mount.
Robbert Whitakker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitakker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitakker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killer hang on?
Whitakker looking to control but Killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killer is looking to get to half guard.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whitakker controlling his opponent.
Whitakker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Whitakker controlling the pace for now.
Killer tries to reverse the position but Whitakker maintains control.
Whitakker controlling from the full mount.
Whitakker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killer can't escape the position.
Killer is working hard here to advance position.
Whitakker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whitakker looking to control but Killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Killer tries to reverse the position but Whitakker maintains control.
Whitakker controlling from mount.
Whitakker prevents Killer from getting the reversal.
Whitakker controlling the position easily from mount.
Whitakker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Killer is working to get back to half guard.
Whitakker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Whitakker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitakker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killer is looking to escape.
Whitakker controlling from mount.
Killer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whitakker content just to control the position here.
Whitakker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitakker content just to control the position here.
Killer is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbert Whitakker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Killer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitakker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Whitakker misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitakker won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Whitakker throws Killer to one side and escapes!
Killer dips to his left and cracks Whitakker with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitakker momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Robbert Whitakker has been cut.#TD#
Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ROC#
Whitakker is rocked!#SUB#
Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitakker, who protects the arm well.
Whitakker is still in real trouble! Can Killer finish him?
A big shot lands for Killer! That's hurt Whitakker! Will he recover? Killer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serial Killer!
Serial Killer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Daugherty is looking to clinch.
Whitakker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daugherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitakker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daugherty tries to land a front kick but Whitakker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Daugherty rushes Whitakker and presses him up against the cage.
Whitakker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daugherty has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Whitakker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Whitakker staying calm.
Whitakker wants to control but Daugherty is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker is trying to move to mount but Daugherty reverses beautifully and ends up in Whitakker's guard. #T1#
Daugherty wants to stand but Whitakker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daugherty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daugherty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitakker is controlling Daugherty's posture.
Daugherty postures up and lands a big shot to Whitakker's brow. #ES2#
Whitakker has his feet on Daugherty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Daugherty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitakker.
Daugherty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Whitakker fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Whitakker coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Rory Daugherty has been cut.
Whitakker misses with a double jab.
Daugherty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitakker jabs at Daugherty's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitakker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whitakker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daugherty has a takedown stuffed.
Whitakker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Daugherty counter with a right hand. #T3#
Whitakker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daugherty circles away quickly and effectively.
As Whitakker tries to get set, Daugherty tries to push him back and clinch up but Whitakker manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Daugherty closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Daugherty manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whitakker.
Whitakker throws a series of punches but Daugherty moves out of range.
Whitakker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daugherty is looking to clinch. #CL#
Daugherty clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daugherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitakker circles away.
A little jabbing left from Whitakker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitakker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daugherty counters with a left to the body.
Whitakker moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitakker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daugherty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whitakker working hard to break the clinch.
Whitakker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitakker has had enough of the clinch but Daugherty keeps him there for the moment.
Daugherty misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitakker shoots in but no luck this time.
Rory Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbert Whitakker.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitakker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Whitakker closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitakker tries to break the clinch but Daugherty is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbert Whitakker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory Daugherty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whitakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daugherty defends it nicely.
Daugherty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitakker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitakker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daugherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Whitakker.
#CL#
Daugherty moves into the clinch.
Daugherty has Whitakker pressed against the cage, preventing Whitakker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitakker tries to clinch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Daugherty is looking to counter the offense by Whitakker and move into the clinch.
Daugherty misses with a takedown attempt - Whitakker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whitakker with the counter takedown but Daugherty avoids it easily.
Whitakker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL#
Daugherty gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Daugherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitakker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitakker misses with a combination
#CL#
and Daugherty counters by clinching up.
Daugherty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daugherty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitakker's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Whitakker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Whitakker throws a series of punches but Daugherty avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Whitakker misses #CL#
and Daugherty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daugherty tries to break free but Whitakker pushes him back against the cage.
Whitakker tries to pull guard but Daugherty holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitakker drops back down to his feet.
Daugherty lands with a left to the head.
Daugherty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daugherty swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitakker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitakker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rory Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbert Whitakker.
Whitakker prevents a body shot from Daugherty.
Daugherty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitakkers head. #T3#
Daugherty tries a knee to the head but Whitakker blocks it.
Daugherty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitakker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rory Daugherty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daugherty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daugherty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whitakker is trying to push Daugherty away but Daugherty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daugherty lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daugherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitakker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daugherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Daugherty jabs Whitakker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Whitakker clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Whitakker pulls Daugherty into guard.
Daugherty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daugherty throws an elbow that misses. Whitakker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daugherty's guard. Nice move by Whitakker!#REVB#
Daugherty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitakker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daugherty 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitakker stops Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Daugherty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Daugherty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitakker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitakker misses with the combination.
Daugherty throws a quick counter head kick but Whitakker was just out of range.
Daugherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitakker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robbert Whitakker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitakker shoots in looking for a takedown. Daugherty tries to sprawl out of it but Whitakker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daugherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Daugherty gets tackled into the cage by Whitakker. Whitakker maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Daugherty.
Daugherty swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitakker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Daugherty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whitakker has him pressed against the cage.
Whitakker tries to pull guard but Daugherty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rory Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbert Whitakker.
Whitakker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitakker is trying to drag Daugherty to the mat but Daugherty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Daugherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Daugherty pushes Whitakker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Whitakker manages to break the clinch.
Whitakker tries to bum rush Daugherty with a series of wild strikes but Daugherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitakker misses the jab.
Whitakker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL#
Daugherty clinches with his opponent.
Whitakker working hard to break the clinch.
Daugherty tries to pull guard but Whitakker holds him up against the cage and eventually Daugherty drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitakker misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Daugherty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daugherty fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Whitakker breaks the clinch.
Whitakker misses with a double jab
and Daugherty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitakker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL#
Daugherty instigates a clinch.
Daugherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daugherty scores with a shoulder strike.
Whitakker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daugherty jumps guard but Whitakker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daugherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daugherty trying to land knees to the body.
Whitakker is looking to break free of the clinch but Daugherty has double underhooks. #BC2#
Whitakker manages to break the clinch.
Daugherty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whitakker misses with a combination
#CL#
and Daugherty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daugherty. #T4#
Whitakker blocking some punches.
#BC#
Daugherty breaks the clinch.
Whitakker throws a sloppy head kick and Daugherty moves out of range easily.
Daugherty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whitakker.
Whitakker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Whitakker clinches up with Daugherty and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Whitakker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitakker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Whitakker backs away, Daugherty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitakker looks to land a combination. Daugherty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robbert Whitakker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daugherty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitakker misses with an uppercut.
Daugherty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitakker is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rory Daugherty.
I think Daugherty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Daugherty!
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