Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2019 22:09:57 GMT -5
Robert Whittaker looks very relaxed.
Ronaldo Souza is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Robert Whittaker and Ronaldo Souza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Ronaldo Souza is taking the best of the fight.
Ronaldo Souza 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
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 0:40 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Robert Whittaker pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants circles out and slips free of Ronaldo Souza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Jacare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker launches a knee towards Ronaldo Souza's right tight
Jacare struggles and blocks the impact.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't let Jacare get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare pushes down Robert Whittaker and tries to pull guard
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily falls into Ronaldo Souza's guard!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Jacare's guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Jacare
Robert Whittaker tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is cooling the fight on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Jacare's ribs.
Jacare blocks those punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
SpongeBob KnuckPants fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Robert Whittaker.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is cooling the fight on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ronaldo Souza, but it's close.
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Round 2
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SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Jacare has a small cut in his Chin
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jacare attempts a shoot
Robert Whittaker hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Oh! Down goes Jacare! Robert Whittaker knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Robert Whittaker really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Jacare's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Forehead
Winner is Robert Whittaker by KO (High kick) at 0:31 Round 2
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Forrest gets it done. Run, Forrest. But like...don't.
Ronaldo Souza is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
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Robert Whittaker and Ronaldo Souza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Ronaldo Souza is taking the best of the fight.
Ronaldo Souza 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
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 0:40 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Robert Whittaker pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants circles out and slips free of Ronaldo Souza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Jacare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker launches a knee towards Ronaldo Souza's right tight
Jacare struggles and blocks the impact.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't let Jacare get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare pushes down Robert Whittaker and tries to pull guard
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily falls into Ronaldo Souza's guard!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Jacare's guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Jacare
Robert Whittaker tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is cooling the fight on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Jacare's ribs.
Jacare blocks those punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
SpongeBob KnuckPants fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Robert Whittaker.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is cooling the fight on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ronaldo Souza, but it's close.
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Round 2
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SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Jacare has a small cut in his Chin
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jacare attempts a shoot
Robert Whittaker hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Oh! Down goes Jacare! Robert Whittaker knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Robert Whittaker really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Jacare's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Forehead
Winner is Robert Whittaker by KO (High kick) at 0:31 Round 2
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Forrest gets it done. Run, Forrest. But like...don't.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!