Post by The Sandmen on Feb 9, 2018 0:39:50 GMT -5
Court McGee doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Robert Whittaker 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
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Robert Whittaker
gets blocked by McGee.
McGee is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put McGee in half guard.
Court McGee is in half guard over Whittaker
McGee positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Whittaker's being punished here!
Whittaker has a small cut in his Chin
Court McGee is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Court McGee uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
McGee is trying to counter now!
McGee tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Whittaker from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Court McGee keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Whittaker's face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee storms over Whittaker with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McGee doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Whittaker's face with his elbows!
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
McGee tries to open up Robert Whittaker's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Whittaker in the side of the head
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee looks to pass to mount...
McGee slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
Court McGee is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to escape from the full mount...
Court McGee is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee hooks Whittaker's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick McGee away and scrambles on top!
Court McGee gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Court McGee keeps control and remains in side mount.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to stand up!
McGee doesn't allow him!
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Whittaker launches a furious low kick!
McGee receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Robert Whittaker throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
Whittaker launches a hook to the body
Bang! McGee stops that one with his ribs!
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
McGee deflects it.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
McGee throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Whittaker's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
McGee showing excellent timing, blasts Robert Whittaker with a right hand.
Whittaker steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Whittaker is holding Court McGee's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Whittaker tries to move to full mount!
McGee won't allow him to take this position easily.
Whittaker misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Whittaker tries to cover his face,
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Court McGee attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Whittaker is in open guard over McGee... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McGee rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
McGee reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Court McGee has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Court McGee's mind is definitely in the fight, Whittaker just got nailed! Court McGee saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Whittaker moves aside and dodges.
Robert Whittaker swings...
...no good.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
Court McGee attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McGee.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Whittaker's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker sits up and gets an arm around McGee's neck!
McGee pushes Robert Whittaker back to the ground.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee fires a barrage of punches at Whittaker's head!
The punches go wide.
McGee misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
McGee is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker isolates Court McGee's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Court McGee is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker aggressively and repeatedly punches McGee.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McGee has a small cut in his Mouth
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Robert Whittaker pushes Court McGee down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McGee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Court McGee can end the fight with his ground and pound.
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker suddenly holds Court McGee's arm and tries an armbar!
McGee can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Whittaker's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Court McGee realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker circles around McGee
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
McGee blocks and pushes his opponent.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Whittaker blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Robert Whittaker's cheek! Whittaker stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Court McGee away.
Court McGee takes a kick to the body.
McGee ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Whittaker tries to hit Court McGee with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. McGee steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Court McGee away.
Court McGee takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Robert Whittaker is on his feet again.
Good movement from Whittaker
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker moves forward looking for some grappling action
Whittaker has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Whittaker punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
McGee holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Poorly executed technique. Court McGee looks to counter!
McGee punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Whittaker holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker slightly pushes McGee into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
McGee seems to be done!
McGee's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
McGee deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. Court McGee looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Whittaker.
McGee has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Court McGee attempts to cut off Whittaker with punches
Whittaker avoids getting cornered.
McGee clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
Robert Whittaker just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McGee may be in trouble!
Middle kick from Whittaker.
McGee receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Whittaker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
McGee is on the receiving end of a great combo by Whittaker.
McGee steps backwards away from Robert Whittaker. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Robert Whittaker
makes McGee stumble back!
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
Court McGee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Whittaker's chin
Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Court McGee is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Whittaker into his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee holds Robert Whittaker's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Whittaker tries to escape from the closed guard
Whittaker succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker aggressively and repeatedly punches McGee.
Good job by McGee blocking and slipping the blows.
Whittaker misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
McGee tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Court McGee struggles not allowing Robert Whittaker improve his position.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Whittaker tries to cover his face,
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
McGee is able to break the lock.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Whittaker moves on the ground
Robert Whittaker moves to side mount
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Court McGee...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker goes for an armbar!
Court McGee breaks the lock and pushes away Robert Whittaker, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
McGee grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Court McGee
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Crushing shot to Whittaker's body! He's holding his side
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Robert Whittaker in his guard...
Court McGee gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Whittaker blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Court McGee gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
McGee is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Whittaker looks to work from half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker pushes McGee's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Whittaker who is in full mount! McGee is in trouble now!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Robert Whittaker controls the situation despite Court McGee efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on McGee's ribs!
Whittaker goes to the body...
He punishes McGee's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on McGee's ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are bothering his opponent.
McGee attempts a shoot
Robert Whittaker hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Whittaker moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to McGee's thigh!
The ref pulls off Robert Whittaker! McGee seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Kicks) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/49 (51%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 589 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 10/14 (71%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
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Robert Whittaker 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
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Robert Whittaker
gets blocked by McGee.
McGee is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put McGee in half guard.
Court McGee is in half guard over Whittaker
McGee positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Whittaker's being punished here!
Whittaker has a small cut in his Chin
Court McGee is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Court McGee uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
McGee is trying to counter now!
McGee tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Whittaker from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Court McGee keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Whittaker's face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee storms over Whittaker with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McGee doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Whittaker's face with his elbows!
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
McGee tries to open up Robert Whittaker's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Whittaker in the side of the head
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee looks to pass to mount...
McGee slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
Court McGee is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to escape from the full mount...
Court McGee is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Court McGee hooks Whittaker's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick McGee away and scrambles on top!
Court McGee gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Court McGee in his guard.
Court McGee keeps control and remains in side mount.
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker tries to stand up!
McGee doesn't allow him!
Court McGee is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Whittaker launches a furious low kick!
McGee receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Robert Whittaker throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McGee's chin! That stops McGee in his tracks!
Whittaker launches a hook to the body
Bang! McGee stops that one with his ribs!
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
McGee deflects it.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
McGee throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Whittaker's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
McGee showing excellent timing, blasts Robert Whittaker with a right hand.
Whittaker steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Whittaker is holding Court McGee's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Whittaker tries to move to full mount!
McGee won't allow him to take this position easily.
Whittaker misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Whittaker tries to cover his face,
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Court McGee attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Whittaker is in open guard over McGee... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McGee rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
McGee reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Court McGee has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Court McGee's mind is definitely in the fight, Whittaker just got nailed! Court McGee saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Whittaker moves aside and dodges.
Robert Whittaker swings...
...no good.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Court McGee tries to take advantage...
Court McGee attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McGee.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Whittaker's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker sits up and gets an arm around McGee's neck!
McGee pushes Robert Whittaker back to the ground.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee fires a barrage of punches at Whittaker's head!
The punches go wide.
McGee misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
McGee is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker isolates Court McGee's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Court McGee is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker aggressively and repeatedly punches McGee.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McGee has a small cut in his Mouth
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Robert Whittaker pushes Court McGee down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McGee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Court McGee can end the fight with his ground and pound.
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker suddenly holds Court McGee's arm and tries an armbar!
McGee can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Robert Whittaker!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Whittaker's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
Whittaker throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Court McGee realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker circles around McGee
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
McGee blocks and pushes his opponent.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Whittaker blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Robert Whittaker's cheek! Whittaker stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Court McGee away.
Court McGee takes a kick to the body.
McGee ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Whittaker tries to hit Court McGee with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. McGee steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
McGee is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Court McGee away.
Court McGee takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Robert Whittaker is on his feet again.
Good movement from Whittaker
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker moves forward looking for some grappling action
Whittaker has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Whittaker punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
McGee holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Poorly executed technique. Court McGee looks to counter!
McGee punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Whittaker holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker slightly pushes McGee into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
McGee seems to be done!
McGee's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
McGee deflects and sidesteps.
Poorly executed technique. Court McGee looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Whittaker.
McGee has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Court McGee attempts to cut off Whittaker with punches
Whittaker avoids getting cornered.
McGee clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
Robert Whittaker just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McGee may be in trouble!
Middle kick from Whittaker.
McGee receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Whittaker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
McGee is on the receiving end of a great combo by Whittaker.
McGee steps backwards away from Robert Whittaker. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Robert Whittaker
makes McGee stumble back!
McGee's Right eye is beginning to swell
Court McGee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Whittaker's chin
Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Court McGee is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Whittaker into his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee holds Robert Whittaker's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Whittaker blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Whittaker tries to escape from the closed guard
Whittaker succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker aggressively and repeatedly punches McGee.
Good job by McGee blocking and slipping the blows.
Whittaker misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
McGee tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Court McGee struggles not allowing Robert Whittaker improve his position.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Whittaker tries to cover his face,
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
McGee is able to break the lock.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Whittaker moves on the ground
Robert Whittaker moves to side mount
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Court McGee
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Court McGee...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker goes for an armbar!
Court McGee breaks the lock and pushes away Robert Whittaker, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
McGee grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Court McGee
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker tries to close his guard around McGee
He succeeds!
Court McGee is in closed guard over Whittaker
McGee is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Crushing shot to Whittaker's body! He's holding his side
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Court McGee tries to roll to his side and trap Robert Whittaker in his guard...
Court McGee gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
McGee measures the resilience of Whittaker's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Whittaker's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over McGee
Court McGee isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Whittaker blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McGee's guard.
Court McGee gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
McGee is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee can't prevent his opponent from passing. Whittaker looks to work from half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over McGee
Robert Whittaker pushes McGee's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Whittaker who is in full mount! McGee is in trouble now!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Court McGee
Whittaker tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Robert Whittaker controls the situation despite Court McGee efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on McGee's ribs!
Whittaker goes to the body...
He punishes McGee's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on McGee's ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are bothering his opponent.
McGee attempts a shoot
Robert Whittaker hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Whittaker moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to McGee's thigh!
The ref pulls off Robert Whittaker! McGee seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Kicks) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/49 (51%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 589 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 10/14 (71%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
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