Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2019 0:35:06 GMT -5
Robert Whittaker looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Robert Whittaker and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tremendous strikes from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Royce steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Robert Whittaker tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
Nice punch by Robert Whittaker
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Robert Whittaker and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robert Whittaker can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce moves to shoot
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a knee.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
SpongeBob KnuckPants suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Robert Whittaker throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
SpongeBob KnuckPants suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Royce winces a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are blocked by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie jabs at SpongeBob KnuckPants
to no visible effect.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a flurry of punches
Royce slips out of danger.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches towards Royce's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Royce Gracie receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries a flying knee towards Royce Gracie's chest
Royce blocks it and circle away
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to take Royce Gracie down... Royce stumbles backwards and Robert Whittaker launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Royce's jaw!
Royce Gracie pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants charge towards Royce Gracie with a flying knee
Royce Gracie got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Robert Whittaker.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Robert Whittaker moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Robert Whittaker jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Middle kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce Gracie blocks
Middle kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The kick just misses.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to SpongeBob KnuckPants's torso
that goes wide.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in SpongeBob KnuckPants's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants gets a good position on the ground. ..
Royce holds Robert Whittaker arms and counters his opponent punches.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Royce blocks.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Robert Whittaker swings and Royce has to retreat
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Body kick by Robert Whittaker...
just grazes his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
SpongeBob KnuckPants sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie blocks
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Robert Whittaker to the body.
Royce didn't like that.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Robert Whittaker
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
SpongeBob KnuckPants is connecting with a few punches
Royce has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Mouth) at 0:18 Round 3
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 18/39 (46%)
Kicks 4/13 (31%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1102,6
Clinch Damage 160,33
Ground Damage 78,93
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 216,2
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 27,2
Time on the ground 270 s
So. That finish happened. I am sure Whittaker is fuming. He was very winning this fight. Not close to stopping Gracie or finishing the fight, but he was dominating.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Robert Whittaker and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tremendous strikes from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Royce steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Robert Whittaker tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
Nice punch by Robert Whittaker
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Robert Whittaker and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robert Whittaker can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Royce moves to shoot
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a knee.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
SpongeBob KnuckPants suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Robert Whittaker throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Royce Gracie
SpongeBob KnuckPants suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Royce winces a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are blocked by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie jabs at SpongeBob KnuckPants
to no visible effect.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a flurry of punches
Royce slips out of danger.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches towards Royce's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Royce Gracie receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries a flying knee towards Royce Gracie's chest
Royce blocks it and circle away
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to take Royce Gracie down... Royce stumbles backwards and Robert Whittaker launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Royce's jaw!
Royce Gracie pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants charge towards Royce Gracie with a flying knee
Royce Gracie got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Robert Whittaker.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Robert Whittaker moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Robert Whittaker jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Middle kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce Gracie blocks
Middle kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The kick just misses.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to SpongeBob KnuckPants's torso
that goes wide.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in SpongeBob KnuckPants's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants gets a good position on the ground. ..
Royce holds Robert Whittaker arms and counters his opponent punches.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Royce blocks.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Robert Whittaker swings and Royce has to retreat
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Body kick by Robert Whittaker...
just grazes his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
SpongeBob KnuckPants sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie blocks
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Robert Whittaker to the body.
Royce didn't like that.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Robert Whittaker
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
SpongeBob KnuckPants is connecting with a few punches
Royce has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Mouth) at 0:18 Round 3
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 18/39 (46%)
Kicks 4/13 (31%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1102,6
Clinch Damage 160,33
Ground Damage 78,93
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 216,2
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 27,2
Time on the ground 270 s
So. That finish happened. I am sure Whittaker is fuming. He was very winning this fight. Not close to stopping Gracie or finishing the fight, but he was dominating.