Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitfield.
Whitfield throws a hook but Bixby blocks it.
Whitfield throws a shot to the body.
Whitfield lunges at Bixby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bixby's hand.
Whitfield scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Whitfield misses.
Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bixby blocks a jab.
Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitfield counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Bixby misses.
Whitfield lands with a shot to the body.
Whitfield swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby blocks a jab.
Whitfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bixby. That did some damage!#T1#
Whitfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bixby moves away.
Bixby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bixby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whitfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bixby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitfield on the side of the head.
Bixby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Whitfield is quick to defend against it.
Whitfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Kevin Whitfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitfield misses with a looping left.
Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitfield.
Whitfield throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Whitfield didn't expect that.
Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully.
Whitfield is trying to keep Bixby in close. #SUB2#
Whitfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bixby defends well.#T2#
Bixby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Whitfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bixby passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitfield wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Bixby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bixby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bixby is nestled in close to Whitfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bixby throws a strike but Whitfield avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Whitfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bixby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bixby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Whitfield is looking for a triangle but Bixby pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bixby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitfield lands a couple of elbows.
Bixby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield.
Whitfield is fighting to break Bixby's control of his arms but Bixby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Bixby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Whitfield from controlling successfully.
Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Bixby blocks nicely.
Bixby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Whitfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bixby escapes and throws Whitfield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Whitfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Whitfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bixby.
Whitfield swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Bixby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Whitfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitfield working a defensive guard but Bixby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Whitfield is trying to improve his position.
Bixby lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bixby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Check out the look on Bixby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Whitfield's cut even more.
Bixby working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Bixby looks up at the clock and then as Whitfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bixby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT#
Kevin Whitfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Whitfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Bixby!
A victorious Buzz Bixby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Wylde throws a jab when Whitfield was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wylde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whitfield doesn't seem phased though.
Wylde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitfield.
Whitfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wylde tries to avoid it but Whitfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wylde to the ground. Wylde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Wylde instigates a clinch.
Whitfield trying to stall but Wylde improves his position.
Wylde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitfield misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wylde prevents it.
Wylde lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wylde stops a takedown attempt from Whitfield.
Gunnar Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wylde walks away with a smile on his face. Whitfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wylde is looking to land body kicks.
Whitfield thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Wylde's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Wylde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wylde throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##TD2#
Whitfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitfield stalling away here and it's allowed Wylde to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES#
Wylde pushes Whitfield off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Wylde.
Wylde swinging wildly here.
Whitfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wylde takes a swing at Whitfield's ribcage but misses.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
Wylde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Wylde slips under a jab.
A jab from Wylde misses.
Gunnar Wylde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Whitfield.
Whitfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Wylde stuns Whitfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Whitfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitfield misses with a body kick.
Wylde misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitfield. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitfield takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wylde misses the target.
Whitfield misses with a looping right.
Whitfield tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wylde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wylde moves into the clinch.
Whitfield scores with a shot to the side of Wylde's head.
Whitfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Wylde manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Wylde.
Whitfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wylde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Whitfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitfield has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Whitfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitfield with a nice cross.
Whitfield throws a body kick that misses.
Wylde blocks a leg kick.
Wylde scores with a nice body kick.
Wylde tries to clinch up but Whitfield circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Wylde closes the distance and pushes Whitfield back into the cage.
Whitfield throws a head punch that misses.
Whitfield can't break the clinch. #BC#
Wylde breaks the clinch.
Whitfield throws a hook to the side of Wylde's head but Wylde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wylde checks it well.
Wylde tries a head kick but it misses.
Wylde lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitfield.
A jab from Wylde misses.
Whitfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whitfield looks for a takedown but Wylde sprawls well.
Wylde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitfield. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde moves out of range of the strikes.
Wylde moves out of range as Whitfield throws a body kick.
Whitfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Whitfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitfield shoots in for a takedown but Wylde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wylde avoids the body shot from Whitfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitfield throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Whitfield.
Whitfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.
It looked like Wylde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitfield moves away from the strike by Wylde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde dominated that round.
That's time! Wylde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wylde defending well as Whitfield loads up on a big left hand.
Whitfield looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Wylde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnar Wylde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wylde is looking to clinch.
Wylde throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Wylde as Whitfield shoots in.
Kevin Whitfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitfield looks for the body kick but Wylde saw that one coming.
Whitfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWylde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Whitfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Whitfield finds it's target.
A jab from Whitfield does it's job there.
Whitfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wylde is fending him off so far but Whitfield persists. Nope, Wylde circles away and we're back to standing.
Wylde throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitfield.
Some bone on bone action there as Wylde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whitfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitfield throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wylde is looking to wear down Whitfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wylde as he avoids it easily.
Gunnar Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
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!
Whitfield jabs Wylde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wylde throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Whitfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wylde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Whitfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wylde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whitfield is in Wylde's guard.#ES#
Wylde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitfield.
Whitfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitfield tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitfield is looking to control Wylde's arms but Wylde gets an underhook and turns him. Now Whitfield has his back to the cage.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Whitfield has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Whitfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wylde after a bit of a struggle.
Wylde lands with a light punch inside.
Whitfield tries to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling the position.
Wylde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnar Wylde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitfields head.
A short uppercut from Wylde. #T2#
Wylde prevents a body shot from Whitfield.
Whitfield working aggressively here.
Whitfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
Wylde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wylde stops a takedown attempt from Whitfield.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitfields head.
Wylde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wylde lands a left hand.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Wylde manages to break the clinch.
Wylde misses with a wild combination.
Wylde misses with a head kick.
Whitfield loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Whitfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wylde's head backwards.
Wylde jabs Whitfield right on the nose. Whitfield blinks but takes it well.
Whitfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Whitfield throws an overhand right that lands on Wylde's shoulder, as Wylde tries to avoid the shot.
Whitfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wyldes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whitfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wylde with a hook.
Jab, jab by Whitfield - just one landing.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and Whitfield moves out of range easily.
Whitfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitfield keeps Wylde at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Wylde misses its intended target.
Wylde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wylde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whitfield misses with a straight left.
Gunnar Wylde is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wylde.
Wylde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Wylde throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitfield.
Wylde throws a hook but Whitfield avoids it easily.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Whitfield.
A quick step to the side and Wylde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wylde pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whitfield back to the cage. Wylde follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##TD2#
Whitfield drives through with a takedown into Wylde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Wylde wriggles free and stands up.
Whitfield takes one to the side of the head.
Whitfield swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range. #CL#
Wylde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitfield, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wylde.
Whitfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wylde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wylde.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitfield thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Whitfield shoots and misses
and Wylde counters with a nice body shot.
Whitfield is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Wylde scores with a four punch combination!
Wylde throws out a loose jab but Whitfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
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#
Whitfield avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Whitfield lands a head shot.#CL#
Wylde moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Wylde.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Wylde has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wylde throws a head kick but Whitfield moves out of range.
It seemed like Whitfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Whitfield slams his shin into Wylde's torso.
Whitfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wylde to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Wylde does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Wylde misses.
Whitfield misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Wylde.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitfield.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitfield manages to avoid it.
Wylde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitfield's head.#T1#
Whitfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wylde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whitfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wylde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitfield somewhat.
Wylde is looking to counter punch.
Whitfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Wylde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whitfield doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Wylde does no damage.
Whitfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Whitfield slips a jab and a cross from Wylde.
Wylde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wylde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.
Wylde is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wylde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Whitfield - just one landing.
Whitfield looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Whitfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wylde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kevin Whitfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitfield moves away.
Wylde tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wylde throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitfield.
Whitfield lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wylde checks it well.
Whitfield throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Whitfield misses its intended target.
Wylde lands a nice looking body kick.
Wylde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wylde slips under a jab.
Whitfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde throws a body punch but Whitfield moves out of range.
Whitfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Wylde has Whitfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitfield's elbow.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wylde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Wylde lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Wylde.
Whitfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitfield tries a body shot but Wylde blocks it.
Whitfield tries to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling the position.
Whitfield tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitfield backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Whitfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wylde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde cracks Whitfield with a nice body shot.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wylde prevents it.
Wylde lands a left hand.
Gunnar Wylde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde lands a right hand. #T4#
Whitfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Wylde lands a right hand.
Wylde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Whitfield's head.
Whitfield tries to break free but Wylde pushes him back against the cage.
Wylde lands a left hand.
Whitfield misses with the head strike.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Whitfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wylde gets through Whitfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wylde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitfield can do to turn this around?
Whitfield can't find room to land a body shot as Wylde controls the action.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Whitfield.
Wylde has Whitfield pressed against the cage, preventing Whitfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitfield missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wylde 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
Our winner, Gunnar Wylde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Kevin Whitfield had this to say: 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.

Event: Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Whitfield misses with a low kick.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bull punishes Whitfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Whitfield misses with a jab to the body
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitfield.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Whitfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Whitfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
Whitfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitfield tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
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!
Whitfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Whitfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull slips under a jab from Whitfield.
A quick step to the side and Bull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Whitfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whitfield grinds an elbow into Bull's temple.
The ground and pound from Whitfield seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Whitfield working the head and body with strikes.
Whitfield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whitfield working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bull manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitfield's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bull preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bull trying to hold on to Whitfield's head to control him but Whitfield postures up. #T2#
Ground and pound from Whitfield.
Whitfield throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Whitfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Whitfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Whitfield there.
Whitfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Bull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitfield.
Bull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bull is controlling Whitfield's trapped leg to prevent Whitfield from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull is trying to stand.
Whitfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitfield pulls his head out easily.
Whitfield is nestled in close to Bull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Whitfield there.
Nice strikes from Whitfield there.
Whitfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bull wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Whitfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitfield 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.
Bull tries to kick Whitfield off but Whitfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whitfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Bull keeping control of the position.
Whitfield working Bull over with strikes.
Bull trying to hold on to Whitfield's head to control him but Whitfield postures up.
Whitfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Whitfield dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bull thumps Whitfield with a low kick.#TD2#
Whitfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bull's half guard.
Whitfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Bull pushes Whitfield off looking to stand but Whitfield dives back in and keeps control.
Whitfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
Whitfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bull keeps working.
Bull controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whitfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Whitfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bull is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitfield's back!#T1#
Bull just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Whitfield breaks Bull's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Whitfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitfield prevents Bull from getting back to his feet.
Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bull pulls Whitfield in close to prevent any damage.
Whitfield lands a couple of digs.
Whitfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Whitfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bull can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whitfield throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Whitfield throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Whitfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whitfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whitfield working Bull over with strikes.
Bull is trying to stand up here but Whitfield is controlling him well.
Whitfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitfield 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.
Bull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitfield scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Bull manages to get to full guard.
Whitfield postures up.
Bull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitfield advances position into side control!
Whitfield working away.
Whitfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Whitfield lands an elbow.
Whitfield scoring with punches from side control.
Bull is not content to let Whitfield control the position. #T4#
Bull wants to control but Whitfield postures up.
Check out the look on Whitfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitfield working the head with strikes.
Whitfield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bull tries to bench press Whitfield off him but Whitfield keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Whitfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Whitfield avoids the body shot from Bull.
Whitfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitfield looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bull has Whitfield up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Bull to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bull stops a takedown attempt from Whitfield.
Whitfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield misses with a body punch.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Whitfield backwards.
Bull slowing the pace effectively.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Whitfield tries to circle away but Bull has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Bull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitfield backwards.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitfield misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitfield.
Bull has Whitfield pressed against the cage, preventing Whitfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitfield tries to break the clinch but Bull is controlling the position.
Whitfield misses with some punches.
Whitfield can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Bull is leaning against Whitfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Whitfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bull to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitfield moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Whitfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whitfield walks into a jab.
Whitfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bull takes a step back to recover.
Whitfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jari Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull is looking to slow Whitfield down with leg kicks.
Kevin Whitfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whitfield darts in looking for a takedown but Bull gets double underhooks and turns Whitfield into the cage.
Jari Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
Bull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Whitfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitfield.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bull, looking for a takedown. Whitfield pushes Bull against the cage but Bull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bull thows a leg kick but Whitfield checks it
and Whitfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Whitfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Whitfield misses
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitfield prevents Bull from getting back to his feet.
Whitfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Whitfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitfield has managed to get both his arms back between Bull's legs - danger averted.
Bull throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Whitfield is in close to Bull's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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 Jari Bull.
I think Whitfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Whitfield tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitfield slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitfield's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spong takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitfield throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Whitfield throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Whitfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Spong misses.
Whitfield shoots and misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Whitfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Whitfield scores with a nice body kick.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Whitfield throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Whitfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitfield can pounce on him.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Whitfield lands.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!
Whitfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.#T2#
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitfield is just out of range.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Whitfield ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Whitfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Whitfield with a hook.#T3#
Spong lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
A jab from Spong misses.
Whitfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with a series of strikes. Whitfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitfield dives in and grabs Spong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spong pushes down on Whitfield's head and hops out.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Whitfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Whitfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Whitfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitfield.
Whitfield avoids the body shot from Spong.
A big left from Spong misses.
Whitfield scores with a jab to the head.
Whitfield throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Whitfield throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Whitfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spong sprawling to the canvas! Spong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Whitfield finish him?!
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitfield slips a straight right by Spong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.
BOOM! Whitfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Spong. Spong tries to recover but Whitfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Spong lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
An out of breath Kevin Whitfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018

#R1#
Whitfield blocks a head kick by Sandow.
Whitfield blocks a head kick by Sandow.
Whitfield lands a slapping body shot.
Sandow shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls well. He's pushed Sandow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitfield throws a quick counter head kick but Sandow was just out of range.
Sandow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Kevin Whitfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Sandow shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls well. He's pushed Sandow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandow dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damien Sandow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitfield connects with a single shot there.
Sandow shoots in for a double leg but Whitfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Whitfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Sandow feints and as Whitfield raises his hands in defense, Sandow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Whitfield is controlling Sandow's posture.
Whitfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitfield is working hard here to advance position.
Whitfield pulls Sandow in to control the position.
Whitfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitfield is pulling down on Sandow's head to control his posture.
Sandow tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitfield is retaining full guard.
Sandow is fighting to break Whitfield's control of his arms but Whitfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whitfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sandow drops back looking for a leg! Whitfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitfield manages to kick Sandow off! Sandow jumps back into Whitfield's guard.
Sandow stopping the sweep attempt from Whitfield.#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.
Whitfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Whitfield controlling the position.
Whitfield continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitfield's waist but Whitfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandow off to one side.
Whitfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitfield defends well and Sandow ends up having to push Whitfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandow wants to clinch
and Whitfield counters with a good low kick that Sandow was not able to check.
Sandow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitfield counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sandow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitfield tries to avoid it but Sandow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitfield to the ground. Whitfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sandow tries to clinch up but Whitfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Whitfield.#CUT#
That has opened up Damien Sandow's cut even more.
Whitfield drops Sandow with a straight right hand, right on the button! Whitfield follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damien Sandow was interviewed post fight and said 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.

Event: MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Bateman cracks Whitfield with a good jab.
Whitfield needs to keep his hands up - Bateman had a free shot at his head there.
Bateman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitfield throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitfield throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Whitfield is working away.
Whitfield is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitfield avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Whitfield trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
Bateman is pressing down on Whitfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitfield is holding on for now.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitfield! #T2##SUB#
Bateman goes for an armbar but Whitfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitfield.
Bateman has Whitfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Whitfield stops Bateman from standing up.
Whitfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Whitfield controlling him for the moment.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
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.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitfield looking to pass the guard.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitfield on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Whitfield misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman tests Whitfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitfield lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Bateman 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#
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield misses with a hook #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bateman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bateman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Whitfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bateman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
A very excited looking Paddy Bateman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Amaral on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Amaral has been cut.
Whitfield lands with a nice body punch.
Whitfield misses with a jab to the body
and Amaral counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Whitfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Whitfield.#ROC#
Amaral is rocked!
Whitfield looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Whitfield backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Amaral's temple! It sends Amaral violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Whitfield celebrates and the doctors try to help Amaral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.
Rafael Amaral was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Ignatov misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Whitfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whitfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
Whitfield distracts Ignatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing.
Whitfield postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitfield trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Whitfield with a nice head shot there.
Whitfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitfield passes into half guard.
Whitfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ignatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Whitfield thows a huge punch but Ignatov dodges it nicely.
Whitfield looks to land a strike but Ignatov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
Whitfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignatov's head.
Whitfield with a nice head shot there.
Whitfield with a nice head shot there.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ignatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Whitfield postures up and lands a big shot to Ignatov's brow.
Whitfield trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whitfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Whitfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but Whitfield moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatov wants to slow Whitfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ignatov as Whitfield tries to tie him up.
Whitfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitfield backwards.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitfield.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitfield misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Whitfield avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage. #BC2#
Whitfield breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ignatov defends it well.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Whitfield.
Ignatov misses the body punch #TD2#
and Whitfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ignatov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Whitfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ignatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitfield. #CL#
Ignatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ignatov breaks from the clinch.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov looks to land a left hand but Whitfield moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Whitfield down.
Whitfield 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.
Whitfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitfield punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Whitfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
Ignatov lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Ignatov rushes Whitfield and presses him up against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Ignatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov has Whitfield pressed against the cage, preventing Whitfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ignatov breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ignatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitfield is out of range.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitfield.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Whitfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing.
Whitfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ignatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitfield with a nice head shot there.
Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignatov's head.#T3#
Whitfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing.
Ignatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitfield throws an elbow that misses. Ignatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitfield's guard. Nice move by Ignatov!#REVR#
Ignatov is fighting to break Whitfield's control of his arms but Whitfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatov won't allow Whitfield to sweep him here. #T4#
Whitfield has control of Ignatov's left arm, preventing Ignatov from doing any damage.
Ignatov stopping the sweep attempt from Whitfield.
Our spies down at at Nemesis Gym inform us that Whitfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Whitfield trying to control the position here.
Whitfield wants to sweep here but Ignatov controlling him for the moment.
Whitfield working a defensive guard but Ignatov passes into half guard.
Whitfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kevin Whitfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitfield trying to control but Ignatov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ignatov clinches up with Whitfield and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitfield.
Vladimir Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Ignatov breaks the clinch.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Whitfield walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatov.
Ignatov feints and then cracks Whitfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whitfield down.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Whitfield moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Whitfield's legs.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
Ignatov takes a swing at Whitfield's ribcage but misses.
Whitfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitfield's sensitive parts. #T1#
Ignatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatov wants to slow Whitfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
And Whitfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Ignatov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ignatov tries to work over Whitfield's front leg with a kick but Whitfield checks it.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
Ignatov scores with a nice strike.
Whitfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Whitfield moves away and avoids it.
Whitfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Whitfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it easily.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ignatov throws a chopping leg kick but Whitfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
And Whitfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Ignatov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Whitfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitfield slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Whitfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitfield blocks a jab.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Whitfield slips the punch.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ignatov defends it well.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitfield.#T3#
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ignatov defends it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whitfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatov is looking to clinch but Whitfield is avoiding it.
Whitfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Whitfield cracks the inside of Ignatov's front leg.
Ignatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Whitfield saw that one coming.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitfield.
Ignatov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ignatov defends it well.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitfield. #T4#
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Whitfield's head but Whitfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it easily.#CL#
Ignatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitfield blocking some punches.
Whitfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ignatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whitfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitfield wants to break free but Ignatov has control.
Whitfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ignatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignatov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.

Event: MMMA London 2
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Whitfield. Those never looked like landing.
Muakbar scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Muakbar's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Muakbar - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Muakbar misses the shot to the body.
Whitfield thuds a left hand into Muakbar's body.#CL#
Whitfield tries to keep at a distance but Muakbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muakbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitfield can't get the takedown.
Muakbar presses Whitfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muakbar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitfield.
Whitfield looking for a takedown.
Haji Muakbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Whitfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muakbar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muakbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muakbar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitfield.
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!
Whitfield goes for a takedown attempt but Muakbar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Whitfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muakbar misses with a left hand
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muakbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Muakbar lands a big shot that drops Whitfield! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Whitfield is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muakbar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitfield's head.
Whitfield is still in real trouble! Can Muakbar finish him?
Whitfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muakbar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muakbar trying to control but Whitfield is working from the bottom.
Whitfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitfield managing to control the position.
Whitfield is trying to keep Muakbar in close.
Whitfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Muakbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
Muakbar postures up in Whitfield's guard and throws a big left but Whitfield blocks it. #SUB2#
Muakbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muakbar postures up and lands a big shot to Whitfield's brow.
Muakbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muakbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muakbar throwing strikes from guard but Whitfield blocks nicely.
Muakbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitfield has wrist control.
Whitfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Let's hope that Whitfield 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.
Muakbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar landing with the ground and pound.
Whitfield wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whitfield is continuing to stall.
Muakbar stopping the sweep attempt from Whitfield.
Muakbar distracts Whitfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
Whitfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar connects with a couple of short punches.
Muakbar throwing strikes from guard but Whitfield blocks nicely.
Muakbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muakbar landing with the ground and pound.
Muakbar lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Nemesis Gym inform us that Whitfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
Muakbar throws an elbow that misses. Whitfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muakbar's guard. Nice move by Whitfield!#REVB#
Whitfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
That's time! Muakbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Muakbar misses with a body shot
and Whitfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Muakbar. Those never looked like landing.
Muakbar closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Whitfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Muakbar drops his hands momentarily and Whitfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muakbar swinging wildly here.
Whitfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muakbar. That did some damage!
Whitfield misses with a kick to the body.
Whitfield gets in close and tags Muakbar with a short punch that almost sends Muakbar to the mat! Oh Muakbar is in big trouble! He turns his back on Whitfield, trying to create some distance but Whitfield rushes him, striking wildly and Muakbar goes down! The referee tackles Whitfield into the cage to end the fight! Whitfield is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
As Kevin Whitfield got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.
The defeated Haji Muakbar had this to say: 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.

Event: MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Whitfield throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whitfield lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whitfield duly obliges.
Lynch misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Whitfield - just one landing.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitfield.
Whitfield wants to land a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
Whitfield throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lynch stumbling backwards into the cage! Lynch bounces back off the cage towards Whitfield, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Whitfield lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Whitfield celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Whitfield!
Kevin Whitfield took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.

Event: VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Whitfield tests Wolansky's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Matias Wolansky has been cut.
Wolansky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whitfield.
Wolansky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolansky gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Whitfield!
Post fight, an emotional Kevin Whitfield said 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 1
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Whitfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Bin Al Aziz lands a leg kick that knocks Whitfield off balance momentarily.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whitfield eats them both and turns towards Bin Al Aziz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bin Al Aziz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Al Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitfield. #T1#
Bin Al Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Whitfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bin Al Aziz 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whitfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position but Whitfield postures up.
Whitfield working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitfield is working Bin Al Aziz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bin Al Aziz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitfield throws a strike but Bin Al Aziz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Whitfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bin Al Aziz has passed into side control.
Whitfield tries to buck Bin Al Aziz off but Bin Al Aziz is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitfield is defending well.
Whitfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitfield is defending well. #SUB#
Bin Al Aziz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz working away.#SUB#
Bin Al Aziz tries for a kimura but Whitfield is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Whitfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitfield is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitfield stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Whitfield sneaks back into half guard.
Whitfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Al Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitfield pulls Bin Al Aziz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitfield is on top in guard. #REVB#
Whitfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Bin Al Aziz blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
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#
Bin Al Aziz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitfield checks a low kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitfield can do to turn this around?
Bin Al Aziz cracks Whitfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Whitfield.
Some wild striking there from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.#T1#
Bin Al Aziz swings for the body but Whitfield moves out of range.
Whitfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz scores with a nice strike.
Bin Al Aziz lunges at Whitfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitfield's hand.
Bin Al Aziz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whitfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Whitfield moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Whitfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Whitfield avoids them all with ease.
Bin Al Aziz throws a push kick but Whitfield slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Whitfield.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.#T3#
Whitfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bin Al Aziz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitfield scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Whitfield's cut even more.
Whitfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bin Al Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield checks it.
Whitfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Whitfield ducks down to avoid it.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whitfield checks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz tried to score with a low kick but Whitfield checks it.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield avoids a kick to the body.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Al Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bin Al Aziz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bin Al Aziz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz lands the left hand.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab when Whitfield was well out of range.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1##TD#
Bin Al Aziz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whitfield wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Whitfield is looking to reverse the position.
Whitfield stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Whitfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whitfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Whitfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bin Al Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Whitfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Kevin Whitfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Whitfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitfield looks to land a strike but Bin Al Aziz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position but Whitfield postures up.
Whitfield throws an elbow that misses. Bin Al Aziz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitfield's guard. Nice move by Bin Al Aziz !#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitfield is controlling Bin Al Aziz 's posture.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the sweep.
Whitfield is trying to control the position but Bin Al Aziz postures up. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Bin Al Aziz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitfield is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bin Al Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SUB#
Whitfield lying in Bin Al Aziz 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bin Al Aziz decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Whitfield taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
Our winner, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kevin Whitfield stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.

Event: VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Whitfield misses with the combination.
Whitfield throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Whitfield lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Whitfield misses with a body kick.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitfield moves away.
Whitfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
Whitfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Whitfield cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitfield misses with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Whitfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Whitfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
A little feinted left hand from Whitfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whitfield looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen misses with a hook to the body
and Whitfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Whitfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitfield connects with a body shot.
Whitfield looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Whitfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitfield swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range. #T2#
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitfield.
Whitfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. Whitfield sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Whitfield - just one landing.
Petersen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whitfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Whitfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen connects with a jab.
Petersen jabs at Whitfield's body.#T3#
Whitfield lands the left hand.
Whitfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitfield feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Petersen digs a good hook to Whitfield's body.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitfield, right into the meat.
Whitfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitfield, which made it look bad.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitfield. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Whitfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Whitfield throws a right hand that Petersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Petersen also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kevin Whitfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Whitfield lands a big head kick that sends Petersen tumbling to the mat! Whitfield takes a step backwards and waves Petersen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Petersen is rocked!
Petersen leaves his chin hanging out and Whitfield seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Petersen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Whitfield!
Post fight, Kevin Whitfield took to the microphone: 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.

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