Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2019 10:22:55 GMT -5
Pat Miletich looks very relaxed.
Robert Whittaker doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Low kick by Robert Whittaker to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's jaw!
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Miletich!
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Miletich's ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's left arm looking for an armbar...
Miletich is locking that armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich looks to be in very good shape.
Miletich tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pat Miletich controls the situation despite Robert Whittaker efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich suddenly holds Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
Miletich misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants hold his own hand and breaks Miletich's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants attempts a triangle from bottom! Pat Miletich slips out. SpongeBob KnuckPants quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Pat Miletich slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Miletich is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by SpongeBob KnuckPants followed by a hard jab
Miletich deflects the blows.
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
Miletich deflects it.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs hard
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miletich's chin
Miletich has a small cut in his Chin
Body kick by Pat Miletich...
is blocked.
Good movement from Miletich
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Miletich.
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Round 2
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Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pat Miletich! He is reversed and nor Robert Whittaker is on half guard!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker pushes Miletich's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by SpongeBob KnuckPants who is in full mount! Miletich is in trouble now!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Robert Whittaker work his BJJ game.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miletich uses his forearms to block the impact!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miletich's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Robert Whittaker launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miletich blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Pat Miletich's cheek! Miletich stumbles and the falls to the mat!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Miletich tries to hit Robert Whittaker with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. SpongeBob KnuckPants steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker creates space and allows Pat Miletich to stand up.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants
that goes awry.
Miletich jumps and catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Flying submission looks tight...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock and launches himself over Pat Miletich, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get a side mount...
Miletich wraps his leg around Robert Whittaker leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Robert Whittaker slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Robert Whittaker slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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.
A punch from Pat Miletich
whizzes past SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Miletich looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Miletich measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin with an uppercut while SpongeBob KnuckPants lands some great crosses.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Miletich's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Miletich seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
SpongeBob KnuckPants receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Robert Whittaker sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A right hand from Pat Miletich
makes SpongeBob KnuckPants stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Chin
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich blocks that kick with his leg.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for SpongeBob KnuckPants.
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Round 3
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Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Miletich seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob KnuckPants into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Robert Whittaker gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
Pat Miletich wraps his arms around SpongeBob KnuckPants's arms and counters the punches.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Pat Miletich doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
Pat Miletich doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Miletich loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
He puts Miletich in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Pat Miletich's face!
A wicked punch by Robert Whittaker
rocks Miletich!
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miletich has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Miletich moves to shoot
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a knee.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Robert Whittaker is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Pat Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker down and prevents his attempts to escape
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich blocks that kick with his leg.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Miletich receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Good front kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich stumbles backwards after that one!
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Miletich succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob KnuckPants into his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
SpongeBob KnuckPants uses his strength to keep SpongeBob KnuckPants at a disadvantage
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a kick to Miletich's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Pat Miletich cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Pat Miletich timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miletich's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to free his leg...
Miletich rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put Miletich in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich opts to jump inside SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants didn't see that coming. Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Stand up! This is what Miletich's cornermen are shouting. Robert Whittaker is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Miletich!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a low kick
Pat Miletich blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs hard
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Miletich receives a hard blow on his left leg!
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
A punch from Pat Miletich
grazes SpongeBob KnuckPants's left cheek.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Miletich is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Robert Whittaker circles around Miletich
A right hand from Robert Whittaker
misses its target.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is swinging for the fences!
Miletich backpedals and creates space. Robert Whittaker is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Miletich launches a hook to the body
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants stops that one with his ribs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pat Miletich.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Robert Whittaker spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Miletich attempts a shoot
but stops before running into SpongeBob KnuckPants's kick.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miletich struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Robert Whittaker closed his guard around Pat Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich works on the ground with his fingers over SpongeBob KnuckPants's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Not a desiderable position that SpongeBob KnuckPants is in now. Pat Miletich is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich forces Robert Whittaker to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich blocks
Crisp uppercut by Miletich followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
Robert Whittaker attempts to cut off Miletich with punches
Miletich avoids getting cornered.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Pat Miletich!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Miletich who is in full mount! SpongeBob KnuckPants is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Miletich is the winner of this round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Majority decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 30/38 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 826 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 16/40 (40%)
Kicks 8/21 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 806 s
A pretty good, even fight. I was digging it. Pat was starting to take over late, creating a bit of a spread. That probably helped the decision.
Robert Whittaker doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Low kick by Robert Whittaker to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's jaw!
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Miletich!
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Miletich's ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's left arm looking for an armbar...
Miletich is locking that armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich looks to be in very good shape.
Miletich tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pat Miletich controls the situation despite Robert Whittaker efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich suddenly holds Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
Miletich misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants hold his own hand and breaks Miletich's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants attempts a triangle from bottom! Pat Miletich slips out. SpongeBob KnuckPants quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Pat Miletich slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Miletich is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by SpongeBob KnuckPants followed by a hard jab
Miletich deflects the blows.
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
Miletich deflects it.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs hard
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miletich's chin
Miletich has a small cut in his Chin
Body kick by Pat Miletich...
is blocked.
Good movement from Miletich
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Miletich.
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Round 2
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Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Pat Miletich! He is reversed and nor Robert Whittaker is on half guard!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker pushes Miletich's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by SpongeBob KnuckPants who is in full mount! Miletich is in trouble now!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Robert Whittaker work his BJJ game.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miletich uses his forearms to block the impact!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miletich's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Robert Whittaker launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miletich blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Pat Miletich's cheek! Miletich stumbles and the falls to the mat!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Miletich tries to hit Robert Whittaker with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. SpongeBob KnuckPants steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker creates space and allows Pat Miletich to stand up.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants
that goes awry.
Miletich jumps and catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Flying submission looks tight...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock and launches himself over Pat Miletich, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get a side mount...
Miletich wraps his leg around Robert Whittaker leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Robert Whittaker slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Robert Whittaker slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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.
A punch from Pat Miletich
whizzes past SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Miletich looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Miletich measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin with an uppercut while SpongeBob KnuckPants lands some great crosses.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Miletich's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Miletich seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
SpongeBob KnuckPants receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Robert Whittaker sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A right hand from Pat Miletich
makes SpongeBob KnuckPants stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Chin
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich blocks that kick with his leg.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for SpongeBob KnuckPants.
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Round 3
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Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Miletich seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob KnuckPants into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Robert Whittaker gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
Pat Miletich wraps his arms around SpongeBob KnuckPants's arms and counters the punches.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Pat Miletich doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
Pat Miletich doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Miletich loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
He puts Miletich in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Pat Miletich's face!
A wicked punch by Robert Whittaker
rocks Miletich!
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miletich has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Miletich moves to shoot
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a knee.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Miletich positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich isolates Robert Whittaker's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Robert Whittaker is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Pat Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker down and prevents his attempts to escape
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich blocks that kick with his leg.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Miletich receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Good front kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Miletich stumbles backwards after that one!
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Miletich succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Robert Whittaker a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Robert Whittaker shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob KnuckPants into his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
SpongeBob KnuckPants uses his strength to keep SpongeBob KnuckPants at a disadvantage
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a kick to Miletich's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Pat Miletich cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Pat Miletich timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
SpongeBob KnuckPants positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miletich's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Miletich
Robert Whittaker tries to free his leg...
Miletich rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put Miletich in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich opts to jump inside SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants didn't see that coming. Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Stand up! This is what Miletich's cornermen are shouting. Robert Whittaker is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Miletich!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a low kick
Pat Miletich blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs hard
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Miletich receives a hard blow on his left leg!
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich checks the kick.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
A punch from Pat Miletich
grazes SpongeBob KnuckPants's left cheek.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Miletich is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Robert Whittaker circles around Miletich
A right hand from Robert Whittaker
misses its target.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is swinging for the fences!
Miletich backpedals and creates space. Robert Whittaker is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Miletich pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Miletich launches a hook to the body
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants stops that one with his ribs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pat Miletich.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Robert Whittaker spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Miletich attempts a shoot
but stops before running into SpongeBob KnuckPants's kick.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miletich struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Robert Whittaker closed his guard around Pat Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Miletich works on the ground with his fingers over SpongeBob KnuckPants's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Not a desiderable position that SpongeBob KnuckPants is in now. Pat Miletich is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pat Miletich tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Pat Miletich forces Robert Whittaker to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Pat Miletich blocks
Crisp uppercut by Miletich followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
Robert Whittaker attempts to cut off Miletich with punches
Miletich avoids getting cornered.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Pat Miletich!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Pat Miletich pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Miletich who is in full mount! SpongeBob KnuckPants is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Miletich is the winner of this round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Majority decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 30/38 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 826 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 16/40 (40%)
Kicks 8/21 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 806 s
A pretty good, even fight. I was digging it. Pat was starting to take over late, creating a bit of a spread. That probably helped the decision.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!