Post by The Rocketmen on Nov 18, 2012 19:02:33 GMT -5
Tina Carter looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Craig Whatman looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tina Carter and Craig Whatman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tina Carter
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Ferocious time to recover... 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ferocious's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Warm has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter circles around Luke Warm
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tina Carter, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Tina Carter catches Craig Whatman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ferocious.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tina Carter tries to better his position on the ground...
Ferocious breaks the closed guard of Craig Whatman and moves to half guard
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Luke Warm tries to show some ground skills
Ferocious uses his strength to keep Ferocious at a disadvantage
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Ferocious tries to move to full mount!
Luke Warm won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Tina Carter looks to mount Craig Whatman...
Craig Whatman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Ferocious tries to escape from the closed guard
Tina Carter any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tina Carter!
Luke Warm ducks under...
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tina Carter tries to bring the fight to the ground
Luke Warm won't budge, forcing Ferocious to pull guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ferocious leans and gets Craig Whatman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferocious misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Craig Whatman any adventage in the ground.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Craig Whatman
whizzes past Ferocious.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Tina Carter is unable to take him down
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Ferocious is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The people here are booing the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ferocious sprawls and remains on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman has punished Ferocious very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Tina Carter tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Craig Whatman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Craig Whatman!
Ferocious is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious launches a stiff jab!
Luke Warm ducks that one.
Tina Carter gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Tina Carter
almost hit him as he moves away.
Ferocious decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ferocious moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid jabs from Tina Carter.
Luke Warm defends.
Ferocious clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ferocious blocks that. It was easy!
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ferocious blocks that. It was easy!
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A high kick from Tina Carter
misses badly. Ferocious slips and falls!
Luke Warm is standing while Ferocious is on the ground on his back
Tina Carter doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
Luke Warm is standing while Ferocious is on the ground on his back
Luke Warm moves backwards and gestures for Tina Carter to stand up.
Ferocious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Tina Carter is unable to take him down
Tina Carter tries a hook to the body
but Luke Warm manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Ferocious, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Tina Carter by Majority decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 4,62
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 163 s
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 10,72
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 8,1
Time on the ground 143 s
The first round was a stalemate and the second round featured some damaging takedowns by Carter. In the third, Whatman started to get technical and delivered a pair of clinch strikes that likely stole possession of that middle frame. The fourth round was much of the same for Whatman with some big strikes landing early when he had stamina to throw something, but Carter's evasive style may still have this one. The fifth round is the all important winner. Carter misses on a few shots and a takedown, but Whatman failed to do anything and likely cost himself the match by not committing at the end of the fight.
Craig Whatman looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tina Carter and Craig Whatman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tina Carter
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Ferocious time to recover... 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ferocious's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Warm has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter circles around Luke Warm
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tina Carter, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Tina Carter catches Craig Whatman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ferocious.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tina Carter tries to better his position on the ground...
Ferocious breaks the closed guard of Craig Whatman and moves to half guard
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Luke Warm tries to show some ground skills
Ferocious uses his strength to keep Ferocious at a disadvantage
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Ferocious tries to move to full mount!
Luke Warm won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tina Carter is in side mount over Craig Whatman
Tina Carter looks to mount Craig Whatman...
Craig Whatman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Ferocious tries to escape from the closed guard
Tina Carter any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tina Carter attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tina Carter!
Luke Warm ducks under...
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tina Carter tries to bring the fight to the ground
Luke Warm won't budge, forcing Ferocious to pull guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ferocious leans and gets Craig Whatman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferocious misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Craig Whatman any adventage in the ground.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Craig Whatman
whizzes past Ferocious.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Tina Carter is unable to take him down
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Ferocious is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The people here are booing the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ferocious sprawls and remains on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman has punished Ferocious very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Tina Carter tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Craig Whatman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Craig Whatman!
Ferocious is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ferocious launches a stiff jab!
Luke Warm ducks that one.
Tina Carter gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Tina Carter
almost hit him as he moves away.
Ferocious decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ferocious moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Solid jabs from Tina Carter.
Luke Warm defends.
Ferocious clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ferocious blocks that. It was easy!
Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ferocious blocks that. It was easy!
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A high kick from Tina Carter
misses badly. Ferocious slips and falls!
Luke Warm is standing while Ferocious is on the ground on his back
Tina Carter doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
Luke Warm is standing while Ferocious is on the ground on his back
Luke Warm moves backwards and gestures for Tina Carter to stand up.
Ferocious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Ferocious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ferocious moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tina Carter fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ferocious and Luke Warm circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Ferocious should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ferocious grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Tina Carter is unable to take him down
Tina Carter tries a hook to the body
but Luke Warm manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Tina Carter is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Ferocious, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Tina Carter by Majority decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 4,62
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 163 s
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 10,72
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 8,1
Time on the ground 143 s
The first round was a stalemate and the second round featured some damaging takedowns by Carter. In the third, Whatman started to get technical and delivered a pair of clinch strikes that likely stole possession of that middle frame. The fourth round was much of the same for Whatman with some big strikes landing early when he had stamina to throw something, but Carter's evasive style may still have this one. The fifth round is the all important winner. Carter misses on a few shots and a takedown, but Whatman failed to do anything and likely cost himself the match by not committing at the end of the fight.