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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Whitehead gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitehead is wriggling around but Butts manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Butts is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitehead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whitehead wants to get back to full guard.
Butts prevents Whitehead from standing back up.
Butts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butts passes into side control, despite Whitehead's attempt to control the position.
Whitehead parries the strikes from Butts easily there. Butts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whitehead to escape.
#SUB2#
Butts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitehead, who protects the arm well.
Butts advances to full mount.
Butts trying to control but Whitehead is having none of it.
Butts thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Whitehead stops Butts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whitehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Butts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitehead is looking to escape.
Whitehead tries to hold on but Butts postures up.
Butts landing strikes from the mount and Whitehead is in trouble!
Whitehead is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whitehead wants to control but Butts is having none of it.
Whitehead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butts on the ground.
Whitehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2##SUB2#
Butts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whitehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butts looking to control but Whitehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whitehead is looking to get to half guard.
Butts throwing strikes here but Whitehead is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Whitehead is trying desperately to improve position.
Butts wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely.
Whitehead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Butts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitehead keeps working.
Butts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Butts is thwarting Whitehead's attempts to control the position.
Butts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitehead is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Butts prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
Butts is trying to control. Whitehead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butts trying to pass the guard but Whitehead defending well.
Butts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Butts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Butts has control of the leg.
Whitehead is pressing down on Butts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butts stopping the sweep attempt from Whitehead.
Butts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Butts is pushing down on Whitehead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitehead is fighting to maintain full guard but Butts has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Butts seems to be working for a kimura but Whitehead defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Butts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitehead has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Butts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Butts throws a body punch but Whitehead moves out of range.
Butts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehead defends well and Butts ends up having to push Whitehead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rueben Whitehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitehead.
Whitehead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whitehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butts feints the counter takedown.
Whitehead avoids the body shot from Butts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Whitehead moves into range and clinches up with Butts.#TD2#
Butts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Whitehead regains guard.
Butts controlling from the top position.
Butts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Whitehead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butts keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitehead holds on and takes a little breather.
Butts trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Butts looking to pass the guard.
Whitehead controls Butts momentarily but Butts frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Butts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butts wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whitehead is looking to stand up but Butts isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butts misses with a hook. Whitehead ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Whitehead gets a takedown into half guard.
Butts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Butts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitehead defends well.
Whitehead forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Whitehead stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Butts to get to his feet.
Whitehead tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range.
Whitehead is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
Butts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butts misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Whitehead gets a clinch.
Butts tries to pull guard but Whitehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##TD#
Whitehead jumps into guard, dragging Butts to the mat.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehead is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Whitehead pushes Butts off and gets back to his feet.
Butts is breathing heavily.
Butts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Butts.
Butts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitehead manages to avoid it.
Butts takes a swing at Whitehead's ribcage but misses.
Butts digs a good hook to Whitehead's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Whitehead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butts, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Butts has Whitehead pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Butts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitehead tumbling to the mat - Butts dives into Whitehead's guard.
Butts being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rueben Whitehead will probably get the nod.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Butts circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Butts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butts being controlled here momentarily.
Whitehead keeping full guard, as Butts tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butts is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehead has wrist control.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehead is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Butts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Butts is controlling well.
Butts moves into full mount! Whitehead won't be happy about that!
Whitehead blocking the ground and pound.
Whitehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whitehead is working hard here to advance position.
Joe Butts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitehead is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Butts working for a submission but Whitehead is keeping him at bay.
Whitehead tries to hold on but Butts postures up.#T2#
Butts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whitehead is in a horrible position here. Butts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Whitehead can't escape the position.
Whitehead is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Whitehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Butts trying to control but Whitehead is having none of it.
Butts is looking to work his way around to Whitehead's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Whitehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Butts looking for a guillotine from mount but Whitehead is having none of it.
Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Whitehead is in a horrible position here. Butts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Butts with good strikes from the mount here!
Whitehead tries to hold on but Butts pushes him away.
Whitehead can't escape the position.
Butts with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Butts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitehead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Butts has control of Whitehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Whitehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Whitehead working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Butts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whitehead hang on?
Whitehead tries to control the position but Butts now has his back.
I really don't envy Whitehead right now.
Whitehead trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Butts working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Whitehead is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Butts has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Whitehead taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Butts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Blatt misses with a combination
#TD#
and Whitehead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blatt trying to control the position.
#SU#
Whitehead stands and steps away. Blatt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Blatt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitehead's half guard.#ES#
Whitehead kicks off Blatt and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blatt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitehead as he jumps to the side.
And Whitehead counters with a quick kick to the body but Blatt blocks it.#CL#
Whitehead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blatt, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Whitehead pulls guard successfully.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Blatt from controlling successfully.
Whitehead is controlling Blatt's posture.#T1#
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blatt is one step ahead there.
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blatt's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Whitehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blatt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehead is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Whitehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whitehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SU#
Blatt is working an open guard so Whitehead takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Whitehead misses. #CL#
Whitehead clinches up with Blatt and pushes him back against the cage.
Blatt blocking some punches.
Blatt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitehead after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Whitehead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whitehead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blatt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Whitehead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Whitehead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blatt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whitehead in particular looking to stall.
Whitehead works his way into full mount!
Whitehead scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitehead controlling from mount.
Whitehead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blatt hang on?
Blatt is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Whitehead connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitehead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Whitehead.#T4#
Whitehead scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Whitehead with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Whitehead is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blatt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blatt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whitehead controlling the position easily from mount.
Whitehead working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Whitehead is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blatt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blatt is looking to improve his position but Whitehead isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Whitehead dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Whitehead shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Blatt's hands, connecting with Blatt's forehead.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Blatt's hands, connecting with Blatt's forehead.
Whitehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitehead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Whitehead is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
Whitehead decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blatt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehead defends well and Blatt ends up having to push Whitehead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Blatt has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Whitehead decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blatt's guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitehead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Whitehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whitehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whitehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead works over Blatt with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitehead works over Blatt with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blatt can do to turn this around?#T2#
Whitehead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blatt wants to sweep here but Whitehead controlling him for the moment.
Whitehead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whitehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitehead is stalling in the full guard.
Whitehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Whitehead lands a couple of digs.
Whitehead content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet - Blatt follows without any prompting.
Blatt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rueben Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Blatt.
Blatt is breathing heavily.#CL#
Whitehead has closed the distance and engaged Blatt in a clinch.
Blatt jumps guard but Whitehead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitehead misses with the head strike.
Whitehead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whitehead throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Whitehead manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Blatt looking to pass the guard.
Whitehead has control of Blatt's left arm, preventing Blatt from doing any damage.
Blatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blatt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blatt being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Whitehead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitehead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blatt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Blatt has knocked Whitehead down with a huge combo! Blatt steps away and waves a wobbly Whitehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Rueben Whitehead has been cut.
Whitehead avoids the head kick by Blatt.
Blatt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Whitehead decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blatt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehead content to stall in guard here.
Whitehead passes Blatt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whitehead is taking a breather. Blatt 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.
Whitehead lands strikes from half guard.
Whitehead trying to control the pace. #T1#
Whitehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitehead 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.#SUB#
Whitehead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Whitehead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitehead.
Whitehead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blatt is trying to maintain the position but Whitehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Whitehead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whitehead trying to control the pace.
Whitehead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blatt for as long as he can get away with.
Whitehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitehead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blatt defends it well.
Whitehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Blatt is trying to maintain the position but Whitehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Whitehead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blatt gets back to full guard.
Whitehead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whitehead pushing down on Blatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blatt taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard. #SUB#
Whitehead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitehead.
Whitehead controlling the pace. #T4#
Whitehead prevents Blatt from standing back up.
Blatt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Whitehead 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.
Blatt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitehead, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Whitehead!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Whitehead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyson quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson is looking to control Whitehead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Whitehead sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Whitehead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Whitehead slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tyson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitehead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitehead's back!#T1#
Tyson tries to keep control of the position but Whitehead is staying busy.
Whitehead rolls, trying to escape but Tyson keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Tyson.
Tyson is trying to stick to Whitehead's back but Whitehead is turning into Tyson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tyson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whitehead.#SUB2#
Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Whitehead defends easily.
Whitehead controlling from the top position. #T2#
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyson has a closed guard, preventing Whitehead from standing up.
Whitehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitehead works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Tyson is looking for a triangle but Whitehead pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitehead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson looks winded!
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead wants to stand but Tyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Whitehead throwing strikes but missing.
Whitehead tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
Whitehead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is pulling down on Whitehead's head to control his posture.
Whitehead wanted to stand there but Tyson had control of the position.
Whitehead showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyson looking to control.
Whitehead landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Whitehead stands up from Tyson's guard - Whitehead perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Whitehead clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Whitehead decides to pull guard.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Whitehead is keeping the position.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead 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.#ES#
Whitehead pushes Tyson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Whitehead counters by clinching up.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitehead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Whitehead 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#
Whitehead thumps Tyson with a low kick.
Whitehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson. #CL#
Whitehead moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.#TD#
Whitehead has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Whitehead controlling well, preventing Tyson from escaping the position.
Tyson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Whitehead looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead lands a nice shot to the head.
Whitehead punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?#T1#
Whitehead in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Whitehead with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Whitehead connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Whitehead controlling the pace for now.
Tyson is looking to improve his position but Whitehead isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Whitehead moves into the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Whitehead keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitehead is defending well for now.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Whitehead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses. #TD#
Whitehead pulls Tyson into guard.
Whitehead has Tyson pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Whitehead working a defensive guard here.
Whitehead throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Whitehead pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Whitehead looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitehead, not yet.
Whitehead is adopting a defensive guard.
Whitehead keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Whitehead moves into the clinch.
Whitehead lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Jay Tyson has been cut.#BC#
Whitehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitehead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Whitehead pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehead lands a shoulder strike.
Whitehead lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Whitehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitehead is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Whitehead circles away and we're back to standing.
Rueben Whitehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Whitehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Whitehead dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Whitehead postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Whitehead controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitehead is aware though and is defending well.
Tyson 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.
Whitehead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whitehead's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Whitehead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Tyson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Whitehead forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Whitehead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson jumps guard but Whitehead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Whitehead drags the fight down to the ground.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whitehead wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitehead wants to get back to his feet but Tyson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitehead has control of Tyson's left arm, preventing Tyson from doing any damage. #T1#
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitehead pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Whitehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyson wants to sweep here but Whitehead controlling him for the moment.
Whitehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitehead prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Whitehead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Whitehead won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Whitehead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitehead postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Whitehead postures up.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead lands a couple of elbows.
Tyson is trying to keep Whitehead in close.
Whitehead controlling from the top position.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead controlling from the top position.
Whitehead lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet. Tyson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Whitehead lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Whitehead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitehead lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Whitehead.
#TD#
Whitehead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Whitehead working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitehead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson advances position into side control!
Whitehead wants to control but Tyson postures up.
Whitehead sneaks back into half guard.
Whitehead is controlling Tyson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whitehead trying to control from the bottom.
Jay Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rueben Whitehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitehead manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitehead 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Whitehead!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Vincent clinches with his opponent.
Whitehead being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Whitehead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vincent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whitehead is proving hard to escape from.
Whitehead pulls Vincent in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitehead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent wants to stand but Whitehead is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vincent takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Whitehead. #T2#
Vincent does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whitehead wants to clinch.
Vincent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whitehead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vincent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitehead defends it nicely.#T3#
Whitehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vincent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Vincent has Whitehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehead scores with a shot to the side of Vincent's head.
Whitehead pushes off an throws an elbow but Vincent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Vincent breaks from the clinch.
Vincent misses with a takedown attempt - Whitehead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Whitehead manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vincent on his heels. He'll look to pass Vincent's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving. #SUB#
Whitehead has gone for a leg lock! Vincent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whitehead's guard.#REVB#
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Vincent is fighting to break Whitehead's control of his arms but Whitehead is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whitehead working a defensive guard here.
Whitehead tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead is pulling down on Vincent's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vincent lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rueben Whitehead will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vincent shoots in for a takedown but Whitehead shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Vincent closes the distance and clinches.
Vincent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitehead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitehead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vincent backwards.
Vincent misses with a knee strike.
Vincent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vincent blocks an elbow strike from Whitehead.
#BC#
Whitehead manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead lands with a good body shot.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vincent as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Whitehead darts in and clinches Vincent up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Vincent gets tackled into the cage by Whitehead. Whitehead maintains the clinch. #TD#
Whitehead gets control of Vincent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitehead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Vincent is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Whitehead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Whitehead.#T2#
Whitehead keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vincent forces his way into half guard.
Whitehead is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent working over Whitehead with some ground and pound. Whitehead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitehead is concentrating on defense, preventing Vincent from advancing position.
Vincent trying to control from half guard but Whitehead is working away. #T3#
Vincent stalling away here and it's allowed Whitehead to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vincent is breathing heavily.
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitehead trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
Whitehead is pulling down on Vincent's head to control his posture.
Vincent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vincent can do to turn this around?
Vincent is keen to just control but Whitehead is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitehead is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.
Whitehead keeping control of the position.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Whitehead dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vincent is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vincent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Whitehead dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vincent enables Whitehead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vincent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vincent working a defensive guard here.
Whitehead stands up over Vincent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Whitehead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vincent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Whitehead has Vincent in his guard.#REVB#
Vincent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vincent looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vincent's guard. #REVR#
Vincent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Whitehead wants to stand but Vincent is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whitehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rueben Whitehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Whitehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitehead controlling from the top position. #T2#
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead controlling from the top position.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Whitehead postures up.
Vincent wants to sweep here but Whitehead controlling him for the moment.
Whitehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitehead tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Vincent counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Whitehead sneaks out the side door and pushes Vincent away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Whitehead lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Whitehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vincent's waist but Vincent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitehead off to one side.
Whitehead moves in looking to clinch but Vincent pushes him off.#CL#
Whitehead rushes Vincent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent tries to pull guard but Whitehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitehead prevents a body shot from Vincent. #BC#
Whitehead breaks from the clinch.
Whitehead wants to clinch.
Vincent fails with the takedown.#T4#
Whitehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitehead backing away here, and Vincent unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Vincent has closed the distance and engaged Whitehead in a clinch.
Whitehead throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Whitehead pulls Vincent into guard.
Whitehead wants to stand up but Vincent is controlling him.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Vincent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitehead 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Whitehead!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitehead misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a hook but Whitehead blocks it.
Whitehead attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Whitehead drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Whitehead has managed to clinch.
Whitehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Whitehead is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitehead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Whitehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones prevents Whitehead from breaking the clinch.
Whitehead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Whitehead keeps him there for the moment.
Whitehead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones prevents a body shot from Whitehead.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Whitehead jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitehead jumps guard but Jones stands there with Whitehead around his waist. Whitehead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Whitehead moved out of range nicely.
Davey Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Whitehead checks a leg kick nicely.
Whitehead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitehead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitehead dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Whitehead's head and hops out.#T2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Whitehead tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Whitehead up against the cage.
Whitehead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Whitehead jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Whitehead is breathing heavily.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitehead up against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Whitehead is out of range.
Whitehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Whitehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Whitehead tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones works on Whitehead's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is working Whitehead over against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitehead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitehead blocks a head kick by Jones.
As Jones tries to get set, Whitehead tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a head kick but Whitehead moves out of range.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Whitehead is rocked!#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Whitehead in a clinch.
Oh Whitehead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is leaning against Whitehead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Jones.
#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Whitehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Whitehead checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab.
Whitehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitehead circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Whitehead's defenses. It connects perfectly with Whitehead's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davey Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Whitehead gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Whitehead cracks the inside of Alexander's front leg.
Whitehead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Whitehead, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Whitehead against the cage but Whitehead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitehead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rueben Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orsos Alexander.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Whitehead breaks the clinch.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexander's waist but Alexander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitehead off to one side.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitehead tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Whitehead misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Alexander scores with a takedown into Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitehead 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.
Alexander stands up over Whitehead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead is pulling down on Alexander's head to control his posture.
Whitehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Whitehead trying to control the position here.
Whitehead is trying to keep Alexander in close.
Alexander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexander stands and throws Whitehead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexander scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#
Whitehead is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander cracks Whitehead with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Alexander immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Whitehead is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orsos Alexander!
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