Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 22:43:17 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by SpongeBob KnuckPants while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Yoel Romero doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yoel Romero fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker throws up a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to get a side mount...
SpongeBob KnuckPants wraps his leg around Yoel Romero leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Yoel Romero keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock and covers himself from Romero's punches
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants put Yoel Romero in closed guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero 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.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero launches a kick
but Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
but Romero manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Romero's thigh!
Romero hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Yoel Romero blocks
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Romero blocks that kick with his leg.
A high kick from Robert Whittaker
grazes Romero's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants steps backwards away from Yoel Romero. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Robert Whittaker attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker catches Yoel Romero's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Romero
SpongeBob KnuckPants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Terrible one sided match... Romero was not ready to fight a fighter of Robert Whittaker caliber.
Robert Whittaker isolates Yoel Romero's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yoel Romero manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Robert Whittaker lost his dominant position.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero leans back...
SpongeBob KnuckPants eyes him warily.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Robert Whittaker jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Romero
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Robert Whittaker tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Robert Whittaker manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to turn in and scramble out. Robert Whittaker timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is locking that guillotine...
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Yoel Romero slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker sits up and gets an arm around Romero's neck!
Romero pushes Robert Whittaker back to the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Yoel Romero on the ground
deflected by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero 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.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 4:50 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Robert Whittaker has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to escape from the closed guard
Yoel Romero any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robert Whittaker holds Yoel Romero and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yoel Romero cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to move to full mount
Romero's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Romero blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks Yoel Romero's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
He misses narrowly!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yoel Romero!
SpongeBob KnuckPants ducks under...
Yoel Romero and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Romero throws a few hammer fists to the face of Robert Whittaker
Blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
0:10 Round 3 and Romero is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Romero decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
Yoel Romero dodges that one moving backwards
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robert Whittaker holds Yoel Romero and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Romero's ribs.
Romero blocks those punches
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Yoel Romero's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Romero winces a bit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Romero's knee!
Robert Whittaker tries a middle kick
Yoel Romero blocks and steps away.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Romero delivers a few accurate elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Left eye is beginning to swell
Romero is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has Romero controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Romero is unable to move under SpongeBob KnuckPants control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to escape from the closed guard
Yoel Romero any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Solid kick to the leg from Robert Whittaker
that visibly pains Romero.
Romero hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Yoel Romero tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yoel Romero. SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Yoel Romero wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Romero drills Robert Whittaker's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
This is over! That impact from Yoel Romero has left SpongeBob KnuckPants laying flat on the mat!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 12/38 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Flash from George A.! Less flash from Forrest. Otherwise, these guys were having a tough time with each other.
Yoel Romero doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yoel Romero fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker throws up a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to get a side mount...
SpongeBob KnuckPants wraps his leg around Yoel Romero leg and prevents him from moving.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Yoel Romero keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock and covers himself from Romero's punches
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants put Yoel Romero in closed guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero 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.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries an armbar from the bottom!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero launches a kick
but Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
but Romero manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Romero's thigh!
Romero hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Yoel Romero blocks
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Romero blocks that kick with his leg.
A high kick from Robert Whittaker
grazes Romero's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants steps backwards away from Yoel Romero. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Robert Whittaker attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker catches Yoel Romero's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Romero
SpongeBob KnuckPants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Terrible one sided match... Romero was not ready to fight a fighter of Robert Whittaker caliber.
Robert Whittaker isolates Yoel Romero's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yoel Romero manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Robert Whittaker lost his dominant position.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero leans back...
SpongeBob KnuckPants eyes him warily.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Robert Whittaker jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Romero
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Robert Whittaker tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Robert Whittaker manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to turn in and scramble out. Robert Whittaker timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is locking that guillotine...
You can see the pain reflected in Romero's eyes...
Yoel Romero slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker sits up and gets an arm around Romero's neck!
Romero pushes Robert Whittaker back to the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Yoel Romero on the ground
deflected by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero 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.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 4:50 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Romero is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Robert Whittaker has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to escape from the closed guard
Yoel Romero any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robert Whittaker holds Yoel Romero and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Mouth is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yoel Romero cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to move to full mount
Romero's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
Yoel Romero is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Romero blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks Yoel Romero's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
He misses narrowly!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yoel Romero!
SpongeBob KnuckPants ducks under...
Yoel Romero and SpongeBob KnuckPants engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Romero throws a few hammer fists to the face of Robert Whittaker
Blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
0:10 Round 3 and Romero is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Romero decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Here comes Robert Whittaker with a vicious middle kick!
Yoel Romero dodges that one moving backwards
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Robert Whittaker holds Yoel Romero and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Romero's ribs.
Romero blocks those punches
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Romero is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Yoel Romero's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Romero winces a bit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Romero's knee!
Robert Whittaker tries a middle kick
Yoel Romero blocks and steps away.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Romero delivers a few accurate elbows!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Left eye is beginning to swell
Romero is in rear mount over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants has Romero controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Romero is unable to move under SpongeBob KnuckPants control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Romero tries to escape from the closed guard
Yoel Romero any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Yoel Romero looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Solid kick to the leg from Robert Whittaker
that visibly pains Romero.
Romero hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Romero is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Yoel Romero tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yoel Romero. SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Yoel Romero wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Romero drills Robert Whittaker's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
This is over! That impact from Yoel Romero has left SpongeBob KnuckPants laying flat on the mat!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 12/38 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Flash from George A.! Less flash from Forrest. Otherwise, these guys were having a tough time with each other.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!