Post by The Rocketmen on Feb 22, 2013 11:53:32 GMT -5
Craig Whatman looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Morrigan Minerva shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Morrigan Minerva is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Morrigan Minerva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is taking this opportunity to rest.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Morrigan Minerva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount
Luke Warm succeeds
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Morrigan Minerva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Morrigan Minerva to his stomach and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven
The Raven has given his back to Craig Whatman who is trying to get one hook in!
Craig Whatman has one hook in!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven with one hook in
The Raven is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Luke Warm tries to use some of his tricky moves but Luke Warm's is smart enough to counter him.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Luke Warm throws a few hammer fists to the face of Morrigan Minerva
Solid shots!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven with one hook in
The Raven has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Morrigan Minerva uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Morrigan Minerva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Morrigan Minerva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Morrigan Minerva is in full mount over Craig Whatman
The Raven is taking this opportunity to rest.
Morrigan Minerva is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll to his side and trap Morrigan Minerva in his guard...
Craig Whatman moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva is in half guard over Luke Warm
Craig Whatman attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman manages to switch to full guard.
Morrigan Minerva is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around The Raven
He succeeds!
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The Raven struggles on the ground and tries to break Craig Whatman's guard...
Luke Warm doesn't want to free his opponent and The Raven continues in closed guard
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The Raven tries to escape from closed guard...
Luke Warm waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Morrigan Minerva! He is reversed and nor Craig Whatman is on half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Terrible one sided match... The Raven was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Luke Warm receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The Raven has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
that visibly pains Luke Warm.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven seems staggered and Craig Whatman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Luke Warm stumbles backwards after that one!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Raven is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Morrigan Minerva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Warm succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Warm doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Raven misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Craig Whatman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Raven's face!
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Morrigan Minerva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Craig Whatman pushes Morrigan Minerva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Luke Warm catch Morrigan Minerva's right arm and tries a kimura
Morrigan Minerva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Raven stops that one with his ribs!
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Raven goes down.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Morrigan Minerva tries to turn away and scramble out. Craig Whatman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Morrigan Minerva spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Luke Warm ducks under.
Luke Warm pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Luke Warm blocks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Craig Whatman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
Luke Warm checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Raven's chin
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Morrigan Minerva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Raven's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Morrigan Minerva.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Morrigan Minerva.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Some of the people here are booing!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Morrigan Minerva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
Morrigan Minerva is fading quickly.
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Luke Warm.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Raven is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Luke Warm cannot take advantage in the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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 The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Luke Warm ducks under.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Luke Warm, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Morrigan Minerva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Luke Warm breaths deeply while on the ground
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
The Raven is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Raven is moving on the ground...
Luke Warm tries to counter The Raven's moves on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
Luke Warm deflects it.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
A punch from Craig Whatman
grazes The Raven's left cheek.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some of the people here are booing!
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
Luke Warm was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Craig Whatman tries a hook to the body
but The Raven manages to dodge it
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven steps forward
Luke Warm feints.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A bad move from Craig Whatman
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Raven!
Luke Warm blocks that kick with his leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Raven's face!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Morrigan Minerva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman passes momentarily but Morrigan Minerva regains full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Morrigan Minerva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Luke Warm moves back and takes a deep breath.
Morrigan Minerva circles around Luke Warm
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
I think Craig Whatman needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Craig Whatman blocks
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Morrigan Minerva to fight back!
Morrigan Minerva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Morrigan Minerva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Craig Whatman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Warm moves to shoot
The Raven misses a knee.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Morrigan Minerva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Craig Whatman, but it's close.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 28/38 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 196,56
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 80,08
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 6/26 (23%)
Kicks 5/16 (31%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 34,5
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 703 s
Unbelievable! Luke Warm lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Morrigan Minerva shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Morrigan Minerva is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Morrigan Minerva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is taking this opportunity to rest.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Morrigan Minerva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount
Luke Warm succeeds
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Morrigan Minerva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Morrigan Minerva to his stomach and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven
The Raven has given his back to Craig Whatman who is trying to get one hook in!
Craig Whatman has one hook in!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven with one hook in
The Raven is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Luke Warm tries to use some of his tricky moves but Luke Warm's is smart enough to counter him.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Luke Warm throws a few hammer fists to the face of Morrigan Minerva
Solid shots!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over The Raven with one hook in
The Raven has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Morrigan Minerva uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Morrigan Minerva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Morrigan Minerva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Morrigan Minerva is in full mount over Craig Whatman
The Raven is taking this opportunity to rest.
Morrigan Minerva is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll to his side and trap Morrigan Minerva in his guard...
Craig Whatman moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Morrigan Minerva is in half guard over Luke Warm
Craig Whatman attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman manages to switch to full guard.
Morrigan Minerva is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around The Raven
He succeeds!
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The Raven struggles on the ground and tries to break Craig Whatman's guard...
Luke Warm doesn't want to free his opponent and The Raven continues in closed guard
Morrigan Minerva is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The Raven tries to escape from closed guard...
Luke Warm waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Morrigan Minerva! He is reversed and nor Craig Whatman is on half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Terrible one sided match... The Raven was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Luke Warm receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The Raven has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
that visibly pains Luke Warm.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven seems staggered and Craig Whatman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Luke Warm stumbles backwards after that one!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Raven is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Morrigan Minerva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Warm succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Warm doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Raven misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Craig Whatman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Raven's face!
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Morrigan Minerva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Craig Whatman pushes Morrigan Minerva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Luke Warm catch Morrigan Minerva's right arm and tries a kimura
Morrigan Minerva holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Raven stops that one with his ribs!
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Raven goes down.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Morrigan Minerva tries to turn away and scramble out. Craig Whatman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Morrigan Minerva spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Luke Warm ducks under.
Luke Warm pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Luke Warm blocks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Craig Whatman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
Luke Warm checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Raven's chin
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Morrigan Minerva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Raven's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Morrigan Minerva.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Morrigan Minerva.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Some of the people here are booing!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Morrigan Minerva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Raven decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Raven moves back and takes a deep breath.
Morrigan Minerva is fading quickly.
The Raven launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Luke Warm.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Raven is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Luke Warm cannot take advantage in the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
The Raven tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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 The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Luke Warm ducks under.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Luke Warm, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Morrigan Minerva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over The Raven
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Luke Warm breaths deeply while on the ground
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Morrigan Minerva attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
The Raven is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Raven is moving on the ground...
Luke Warm tries to counter The Raven's moves on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Morrigan Minerva attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
Luke Warm deflects it.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
A punch from Craig Whatman
grazes The Raven's left cheek.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some of the people here are booing!
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
Luke Warm was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Craig Whatman tries a hook to the body
but The Raven manages to dodge it
Morrigan Minerva and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven steps forward
Luke Warm feints.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A bad move from Craig Whatman
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Raven!
Luke Warm blocks that kick with his leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
The Raven tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Raven's face!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Morrigan Minerva
Craig Whatman looks to mount Morrigan Minerva...
Morrigan Minerva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Craig Whatman struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman tries to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Craig Whatman passes momentarily but Morrigan Minerva regains full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over The Raven
Luke Warm is in closed guard... The Raven tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Morrigan Minerva's guard...
Morrigan Minerva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Luke Warm moves back and takes a deep breath.
Morrigan Minerva circles around Luke Warm
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
I think Craig Whatman needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Luke Warm and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Craig Whatman blocks
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm is holding Morrigan Minerva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Morrigan Minerva shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Morrigan Minerva to fight back!
Morrigan Minerva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Morrigan Minerva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Craig Whatman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Warm moves to shoot
The Raven misses a knee.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Morrigan Minerva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Craig Whatman, but it's close.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 28/38 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 196,56
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 80,08
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 6/26 (23%)
Kicks 5/16 (31%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 34,5
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 703 s
Unbelievable! Luke Warm lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!