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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Whitaker clinches.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whitaker stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Bert has clasped his hands together around Whitaker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bert trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Bert has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Whitaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bert is fending him off so far but Whitaker persists. Nope, Bert circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Whitaker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bert keeps the fight on the outside.
Bert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
Bert closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.
Whitaker misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Bert manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Whitaker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bert quickly recovers to half guard.
Bert is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bert avoid being mounted?
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but Bert defending well.
Whitaker thows a huge punch but Bert dodges it nicely.
Bert trying to control here.
Whitaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitaker's back!#SUB2#
Bert looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Bert is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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!
Bert trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Bert has his arm under Whitaker's chin here. Game over son! Bert squeezes tightly and Whitaker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bert Bert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kestenis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kestenis lands with a short shot to the head.
Kestenis stops a takedown attempt from Whitaker.
#BC2#
Kestenis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kestenis shoots and misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kestenis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Israel Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kestenis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitaker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kestenis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kestenis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.#T1#
Kestenis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Whitaker to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kestenis working away.
Kestenis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whitaker is avoiding damage well.
Kestenis landing a few strikes.
Kestenis looks up at the clock and then as Whitaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kestenis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kestenis working away.
Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kestenis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kestenis cracks Whitaker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kestenis cracks Whitaker with a big right hand but Whitaker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kestenis landing strikes. #T2#
Kestenis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kestenis wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy.
Kestenis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kestenis is putting a hurting on Whitaker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kestenis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kestenis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whitaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kestenis is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
Kestenis looks winded!
Whitaker wants to improve his position but instead Kestenis has moved into half guard.
Whitaker controlling the position for now.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Kestenis from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Whitaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kestenis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kestenis won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Kestenis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitaker looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Kestenis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Kestenis against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Kestenis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitaker tries to land a knee to the head but Kestenis blocks with his arms.
Whitaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kestenis pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from Kestenis lands but Whitaker takes it in his stride.
Kestenis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kestenis closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kestenis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kestenis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitaker defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Kestenis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kestenis.#BC2#
Kestenis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitaker looks for a takedown but Kestenis sprawls well.#CL#
Whitaker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kestenis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kestenis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kestenis off to one side. #T2#
Whitaker shoots in but Kestenis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kestenis's waist but Kestenis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitaker off to one side. #CL#
Whitaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kestenis stalling the fight.
Kestenis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitaker walks away with a smile on his face. Kestenis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Israel Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kestenis is breathing heavily.
Kestenis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kestenis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but Kestenis is controlling well.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Whitaker is positioning himself well to prevent Kestenis advancing to mount.
Whitaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kestenis.
Kestenis trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitaker holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Whitaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kestenis is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Whitaker pushes Kestenis off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL#
Whitaker clinches up against the cage.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but Kestenis has him pressed against the cage.
Kestenis looking to stall.
Whitaker slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker tries to break free but Kestenis pushes him back against the cage.
Kestenis missing with knees to the body.
Whitaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Whitaker will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Kestenis against the cage.
#TD2#
Kestenis gets control of Whitaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kestenis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kestenis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kestenis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Whitaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kestenis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kestenis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kestenis! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Kestenis crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Kestenis scoring with punches and elbows.
Kestenis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Whitaker gets back to half guard.
Kestenis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kestenis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitaker's head.
Whitaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kestenis trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Kestenis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Kestenis trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kestenis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitaker! #REVR#
The referee asks Whitaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Whitaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kestenis struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kestenis looking for a sweep but Whitaker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Whitaker misses with a head shot.
Whitaker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whitaker misses with a head shot.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Whitaker stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Whitaker moves into range and clinches up with Kestenis.#TD#
Whitaker pulls guard.
Kestenis trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Whitaker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kestenis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Whitaker tries to break the clinch but Kestenis is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whitaker looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitaker 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Whitaker tries to sprawl but Mane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mane controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Mane there.
Mane wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is defending well.
Mane drops an elbow to the side of Whitaker's head.
Whitaker taking some punishment here, with Mane in his half guard.
Mane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep. Mane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mane seems to be working for a kimura but Whitaker defends the submission attempt.
Mane wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy. #T1#
Whitaker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mane stalling.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mane prevents Whitaker from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mane lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mane wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whitaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mane on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Whitaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Mane.
#SUB2#
Mane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Whitaker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mane has cracked it and Whitaker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Mane!
Ze Mane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Guedes closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.
Guedes is struggling to control the position.
Guedes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Whitaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Guedes breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker throws out a leg kick but Guedes moves out of range and Whitaker only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guedes! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker looks to throw a body kick
and Guedes counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Guedes circles away.
#CL2#
Guedes moves into the clinch.
Guedes gets through Whitaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Guedes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Guedes moves into the clinch.
Guedes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guedes is pushing Whitaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Guedes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Whitaker looking for a takedown.
Guedes taking a breather.
Guedes is pushing Whitaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guedes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitaker up against the cage.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaves Guedes.
Whitaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guedes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whitaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Guedes closes the distance and clinches.
Guedes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Guedes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Whitaker has a couple of punches blocked by Guedes.
#T3#
Whitaker is trying to break free.
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
Guedes keeps control of Whitaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guedes has him pressed against the cage.
Guedes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Guedes breaks the clinch.
Guedes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guedes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Guedes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Guedes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Whitaker looks to land a body kick but Guedes moved away.
Whitaker tries to clinch up.
Whitaker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guedes defends well and Whitaker ends up having to push Guedes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Guedes moves into the clinch.
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Guedes to work.
#BC2#
Guedes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Guedes has closed the distance and engaged Whitaker in a clinch.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaves Guedes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker fails to land the takedown.
Whitaker drops his hands momentarily and Guedes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guedes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Guedes looks to move away, Whitaker throws a big counter combo but Guedes just gets out of the way.
Whitaker tries to clinch up but Guedes circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitaker moves in looking to clinch but Guedes pushes him off.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Guedes rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Guedes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Guedes moves into the clinch.#T1#
Guedes lands with a right to the head.
Guedes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker is trying to drag Guedes to the mat but Guedes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guedes has Whitaker pressed against the cage, preventing Whitaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guedes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guedes managing to block the knees to the body from Whitaker.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guedes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guedes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guedes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guedes just leaning against Whitaker, taking a breather.
Guedes receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guedes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Guedes.
#T3#
Guedes is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaves Guedes.
Guedes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Guedes clinches with his opponent.
Whitaker can't break the clinch.
Whitaker is pressed up against the cage. Guedes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitaker down to the mat. Whitaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Whitaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Guedes moves into the clinch successfully.
Guedes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guedes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Guedes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guedes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitaker up against the cage.
Guedes avoiding damage.
Guedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guedes stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaves Guedes.#CL2#
Guedes moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaves Guedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Guedes rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whitaker is trying to push Guedes away but Guedes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Guedes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Guedes closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guedes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guedes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whitaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guedes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Guedes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitaker takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Guedes has Whitaker pressed against the cage, preventing Whitaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guedes leaning against his opponent.
Guedes prevents Whitaker from breaking the clinch.
Whitaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guedes has him pressed against the cage.
Guedes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitaker up against the cage.
Guedes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guedes blocks an elbow strike.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guedes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitaker up against the cage.
Guedes is looking for a takedown.
Guedes has Whitaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guedes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guedes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guedes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guedes is pushing Whitaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaves Guedes.
Whitaker goes for a double leg but Guedes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guedes continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Guedes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Guedes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whitaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guedes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guedes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guedes! But no joy.#CL2#
Guedes has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Guedes stalling.
Guedes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guedes avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Guedes to work.
Chaves Guedes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Guedes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Israel Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaves Guedes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaves Guedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guedes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaves Guedes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lozingaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Whitaker tries to keep at a distance but Lozingaro has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lozingaro pulls guard.
Lozingaro keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lozingaro keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker wants to stand but Lozingaro is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lozingaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Lozingaro tries to keep at a distance but Whitaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lozingaro.
#BC2#
Lozingaro breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lozingaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Whitaker. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lozingaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Lozingaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lozingaro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker shoots in and drives through. Lozingaro sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitaker is defended easily by Lozingaro.
Whitaker tried to score with a low kick but Lozingaro checks it.
Whitaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lozingaro pinned against the cage. Lozingaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lozingaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lozingaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lozingaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whitaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Lozingaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Lozingaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whitaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Lozingaro. Lozingaro gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lozingaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitaker is fending him off so far but Lozingaro persists. Nope, Whitaker circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Lozingaro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurito Lozingaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lozingaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lozingaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown but Lozingaro shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitaker.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lozingaro.
Whitaker tries to counter with a takedown but Lozingaro is quick to defend against it.
Whitaker goes for a double leg but Lozingaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lozingaro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker misses with a takedown
and Lozingaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lozingaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. He's pushed Lozingaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Lozingaro with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Whitaker with a hook.
Lozingaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Lozingaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whitaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick from Lozingaro lands but Whitaker takes it in his stride.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lozingaro sprawls well. Lozingaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Lozingaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Whitaker closes the distance and pushes Lozingaro back into the cage.#T2#
Lozingaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitaker after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Lozingaro.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lozingaro just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Lozingaro pulls guard successfully.
Whitaker trying to control but Lozingaro is working from the bottom.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lozingaro is keeping the position for now. #T3##SU#
Lozingaro is working an open guard so Whitaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Whitaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lozingaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lozingaro throws a big counter head kick but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker fails to land the takedown.
Lozingaro misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Whitaker tests Lozingaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lozingaro fails with the takedown#CL#
and Whitaker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whitaker.
Whitaker is trying to force a seperation but Lozingaro has the dominant position.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitaker letting Lozingaro take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lozingaro is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maurito Lozingaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Whitaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lozingaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitaker after a bit of a struggle.
Whitaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitaker is trying to push Lozingaro away but Lozingaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Whitaker.
Lozingaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitaker after a bit of a struggle.
Whitaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch but Lozingaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lozingaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Whitaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lozingaro.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Lozingaro won't allow it.
#T1#
Lozingaro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whitaker is defending well.
Israel Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurito Lozingaro.
Whitaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lozingaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lozingaro can't get the takedown.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but Lozingaro manages to get underhooks.
Lozingaro fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Whitaker pulls Lozingaro into guard.
Lozingaro preventing the sweep.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whitaker looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lozingaro trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Whitaker is trying to control the position but Lozingaro postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lozingaro stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitaker shoots in and drives through. Lozingaro sprawls well.
Lozingaro shoots in for a double leg but Whitaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Whitaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lozingaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Lozingaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Whitaker counters by moving into the clinch.
Whitaker looking for a takedown.
Whitaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Lozingaro jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lozingaro trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Lozingaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lozingaro is looking for a triangle but Whitaker pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lozingaro keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lozingaro 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurito Lozingaro!
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