Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2019 23:22:27 GMT -5
Royce Gracie looks very relaxed.
Robert Whittaker looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Royce and SpongeBob KnuckPants move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie paws at SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants swings ineffectively.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't budge, forcing Royce to pull guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Royce with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Royce blocks a few elbows and now Robert Whittaker will have to look for another option here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
SpongeBob KnuckPants is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker looks to pass to mount...
Royce creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are blocked by Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Royce followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robert Whittaker struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Robert Whittaker moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Robert Whittaker takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a body kick.
Blocked by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants steps forward
Royce feints.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants goes for a low kick..
Royce avoids the deadly blow.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants cannot take advantage in the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Royce Gracie work his BJJ game.
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Robert Whittaker breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Royce seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Robert Whittaker swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds SpongeBob KnuckPants
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a knee!
Robert Whittaker hits Royce's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to break the clinch... Robert Whittaker launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Royce breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. SpongeBob KnuckPants spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Loud pop!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Robert Whittaker improve his position.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce gets a good position on the ground. ..
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Royce Gracie arms and counters his opponent punches.
Royce misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robert Whittaker creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to get a side mount...
SpongeBob KnuckPants wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie 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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Royce with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Royce misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is moving on the ground...
Royce tries to counter SpongeBob KnuckPants's moves on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Robert Whittaker takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
1:36 Round 3 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Robert Whittaker moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Robert Whittaker
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie sits high on Robert Whittaker's chest and pulls his leg underneath SpongeBob KnuckPants's head. There's the triangle attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll out. He's too quick for Royce Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Royce and it cost him top position.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Robert Whittaker's head against his chin in the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Robert Whittaker's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce 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 closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Robert Whittaker and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
John McCarthy 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Robert Whittaker
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to break the clinch... Robert Whittaker launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Royce breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Stand up! This is what SpongeBob KnuckPants's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in SpongeBob KnuckPants's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Robert Whittaker throws a flurry of punches at Royce...
Royce is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie sits high on Robert Whittaker's chest and pulls his leg underneath SpongeBob KnuckPants's head. There's the triangle attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll out. He's too quick for Royce Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Royce and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Royce is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie checks the kick.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants may be in trouble!
Robert Whittaker leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Good looking punches from Royce Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Forehead
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie isolates Robert Whittaker's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Royce!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce secures the lock while Robert Whittaker refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1075 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 13/34 (38%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/22 (5%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1075 s
Really good, even fight by both. But Royce brought hardcore submission chains into Round 5, and SpongeBob Knuckpants eventually faded from too much defending, and Yohn Royce gets the win.
Robert Whittaker looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Royce and SpongeBob KnuckPants move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie paws at SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants swings ineffectively.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't budge, forcing Royce to pull guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Royce with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Royce blocks a few elbows and now Robert Whittaker will have to look for another option here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
SpongeBob KnuckPants is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker looks to pass to mount...
Royce creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bunch of leg kicks from Robert Whittaker
are blocked by Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Royce followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robert Whittaker struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Robert Whittaker moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Robert Whittaker takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a body kick.
Blocked by Royce.
Royce is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants steps forward
Royce feints.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants goes for a low kick..
Royce avoids the deadly blow.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants cannot take advantage in the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Royce Gracie work his BJJ game.
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Robert Whittaker breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Royce seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Robert Whittaker swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds SpongeBob KnuckPants
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a knee!
Robert Whittaker hits Royce's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to break the clinch... Robert Whittaker launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Royce breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. SpongeBob KnuckPants spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a kick to Royce's thigh
Loud pop!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Robert Whittaker forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Robert Whittaker improve his position.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce pushes Robert Whittaker and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce gets a good position on the ground. ..
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Royce Gracie arms and counters his opponent punches.
Royce misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robert Whittaker creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to get a side mount...
SpongeBob KnuckPants wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie 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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Royce with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Royce misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is moving on the ground...
Royce tries to counter SpongeBob KnuckPants's moves on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Robert Whittaker takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Robert Whittaker's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
1:36 Round 3 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Robert Whittaker moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Robert Whittaker
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to mount Robert Whittaker...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie sits high on Robert Whittaker's chest and pulls his leg underneath SpongeBob KnuckPants's head. There's the triangle attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll out. He's too quick for Royce Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Royce and it cost him top position.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Robert Whittaker's head against his chin in the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Royce is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles to free himself
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Robert Whittaker's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce 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 closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Robert Whittaker and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
John McCarthy 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker evades but whiffs with a counter.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Robert Whittaker
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to break the clinch... Robert Whittaker launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Royce breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Stand up! This is what SpongeBob KnuckPants's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in SpongeBob KnuckPants's side.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robert Whittaker's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks SpongeBob KnuckPants's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Robert Whittaker throws a flurry of punches at Royce...
Royce is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robert Whittaker!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie sits high on Robert Whittaker's chest and pulls his leg underneath SpongeBob KnuckPants's head. There's the triangle attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll out. He's too quick for Royce Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Royce and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Royce is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie checks the kick.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants may be in trouble!
Robert Whittaker leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Robert Whittaker to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Good looking punches from Royce Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Forehead
Royce Gracie is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Royce Gracie isolates Robert Whittaker's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Royce!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Royce is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce secures the lock while Robert Whittaker refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1075 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 13/34 (38%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/22 (5%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1075 s
Really good, even fight by both. But Royce brought hardcore submission chains into Round 5, and SpongeBob Knuckpants eventually faded from too much defending, and Yohn Royce gets the win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!