Post by The Sandmen on Aug 24, 2019 22:22:31 GMT -5
Robert Whittaker doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
SpongeBob KnuckPants is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces SpongeBob KnuckPants to try and defend better.
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Mouth
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants ties him up.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches SpongeBob KnuckPants.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Good job by SpongeBob KnuckPants blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to SpongeBob KnuckPants's face!
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Robert Whittaker's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker stops him from throwing strikes.
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants looks to be in very good shape.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans blocks
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
SpongeBob KnuckPants stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rashad Evans is coming in again!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Robert Whittaker paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is setting up a throw
He nearly drops SpongeBob KnuckPants on his head!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Good punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Robert Whittaker is not able to stop SpongeBob KnuckPants ground skills and Rashad Evans moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Rashad Evans looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! SpongeBob KnuckPants's being punished here!
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Evans knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Robert Whittaker is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Rashad Evans turns out the lights for SpongeBob KnuckPants! What an astonishing KO by Evans!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 4:32 Round 1
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/40 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Evans is, apparently, way, way better than Whittaker. NOw. We. Know.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
SpongeBob KnuckPants is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces SpongeBob KnuckPants to try and defend better.
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Mouth
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants ties him up.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches SpongeBob KnuckPants.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Good job by SpongeBob KnuckPants blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to SpongeBob KnuckPants's face!
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Robert Whittaker's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker stops him from throwing strikes.
Evans is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants looks to be in very good shape.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans blocks
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
SpongeBob KnuckPants stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rashad Evans is coming in again!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Robert Whittaker paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is setting up a throw
He nearly drops SpongeBob KnuckPants on his head!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above SpongeBob KnuckPants
Good punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Robert Whittaker is not able to stop SpongeBob KnuckPants ground skills and Rashad Evans moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Rashad Evans looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! SpongeBob KnuckPants's being punished here!
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Evans knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Robert Whittaker is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Rashad Evans turns out the lights for SpongeBob KnuckPants! What an astonishing KO by Evans!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 4:32 Round 1
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/40 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Evans is, apparently, way, way better than Whittaker. NOw. We. Know.