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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Whittaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whittaker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Whittaker 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.
Henderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henderson tries to get out of the position.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whittaker passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Whittaker trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whittaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawrence Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whittaker connects with the punch.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Whittaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Whittaker trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whittaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whittaker wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Whittaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whittaker in particular looking to stall.
Whittaker is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whittaker on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker.
Whittaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whittaker.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whittaker trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Whittaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whittaker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whittaker stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Whittaker pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whittaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Whittaker is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whittaker content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whittaker thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Whittaker controlling the action here.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Whittaker is keeping busy.
Whittaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Henderson tries to roll over but Whittaker keeps him under control.
Whittaker trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Whittaker prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Whittaker stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whittaker goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whittaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittaker controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Whittaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Whittaker sits in half guard.
Whittaker is taking a breather. Henderson 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.#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Whittaker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Whittaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Whittaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
As Whittaker tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Whittaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Whittaker shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whittaker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Whittaker forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Whittaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Whittaker manages to pull guard.
Whittaker controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whittaker pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henderson trying to move into half guard but instead Whittaker has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Whittaker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Whittaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Whittaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Whittaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Whittaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whittaker stalling.
Whittaker trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away. #T3#
Whittaker is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whittaker.
Whittaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Whittaker has control of the leg.
Whittaker wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Whittaker controlling the action here.
Whittaker is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Whittaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whittaker continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Beats Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence Whittaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whittaker's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whittaker 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Whittaker!
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