Post by The Rocketmen on Apr 15, 2013 15:58:57 GMT -5
Craig Whatman looks very relaxed.
Tina Carter shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Craig Whatman is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Craig Whatman and Tina Carter touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Craig Whatman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm sits over his knees and pushes away Ferocious's leg!
Ferocious closes his legs around Craig Whatman's leg. Luke Warm is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferocious from the side mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tina Carter decides to jump inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm didn't see that coming. Ferocious is in open guard over Luke Warm now.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He succeeds!
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Tina Carter tries to pass Craig Whatman's guard...
Tina Carter passes momentarily but Craig Whatman regains full guard.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tina Carter!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Tina Carter to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious
Ferocious has given his back to Craig Whatman who is trying to get one hook in!
Craig Whatman has one hook in!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious with one hook in
Luke Warm has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ferocious.
Ferocious uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious with one hook in
Ferocious 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.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Craig Whatman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Ferocious's abdomen
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Luke Warm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Tina Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter is cooling the fight on the ground
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Deep breaths from Craig Whatman who tries a hammer punch to Ferocious's ribs.
That hit Ferocious who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Craig Whatman was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Ferocious tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Warm leans and gets Tina Carter's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Craig Whatman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tina Carter opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm didn't see that coming. Ferocious is in open guard over Luke Warm now.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is moving on the ground...
Ferocious tries to counter Luke Warm's moves on the ground.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 2
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Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferocious's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferocious's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Ferocious won't allow him to take this position easily.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tina Carter.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Tina Carter manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
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
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg...
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferocious's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Tina Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Luke Warm looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tina Carter's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Craig Whatman was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Warm decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Luke Warm moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ferocious's chin
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Tina Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Ferocious opts to jump inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm fights back with his feet, forcing Ferocious to try something else.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Ferocious's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ferocious rolls and he's now on half guard over Craig Whatman. Nice reversal.
Tina Carter is in half guard over Luke Warm
Tina Carter pushes Luke Warm's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Luke Warm rolls and he's now on half guard over Tina Carter. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Luke Warm is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to launch a few punches to Tina Carter
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Ferocious's defense
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm sits over his knees and pushes away Ferocious's leg!
Craig Whatman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ferocious misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tina Carter.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Tina Carter to his stomach and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious
Ferocious has Luke Warm controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Luke Warm is unable to move under Ferocious control.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Ferocious's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Luke Warm who is in full mount! Ferocious is in trouble now!
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Ferocious won't allow him to take this position easily.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
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.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter tries a middle kick
Craig Whatman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Tina Carter against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tina Carter struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ferocious launches a flurry of punches
Luke Warm slips out of danger.
Craig Whatman is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Tina Carter
gets blocked by Luke Warm.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Craig Whatman.
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Round 4
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Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Tina Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm works on the ground with his fingers over Ferocious's face
Ferocious shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Tina Carter takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is getting frustrated here.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman looks to posture up and open Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman forces Tina Carter to open his guard.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman hovers above Ferocious
Good punches to Ferocious's body.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Tina Carter was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman gets sloppy and Tina Carter tries to take advantage...
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Ferocious!
Luke Warm blocks with confidence
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Craig Whatman swings and Ferocious has to retreat
Luke Warm pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Warm looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Luke Warm launches a flurry of punches
Ferocious slips out of danger.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Body kick by Tina Carter...
is blocked.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Craig Whatman!
Ferocious ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 5
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Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Tina Carter against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tina Carter struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferocious from the side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious breaths deeply while on the ground
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks rather shattered.
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Tina Carter takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Luke Warm sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve position.
Ferocious adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Luke Warm cannot take advantage in the ground
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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.
Tina Carter goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Ferocious only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter is measuring Luke Warm with his jab.
Luke Warm isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Luke Warm pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tina Carter tries a middle kick
Craig Whatman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tina Carter is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious 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 Ferocious
Ferocious works on the ground with his fingers over Luke Warm's face
Luke Warm shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Tina Carter's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Craig Whatman has to be confident that he won that round.
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 10 9 10: 49
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 9 10 9: 48
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 10 9 10: 47
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Winner is Craig Whatman by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 10/20 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 172,09
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 76,48
Time on the ground 966 s
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 18/32 (56%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 966 s
Tina Carter shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Craig Whatman is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Craig Whatman and Tina Carter touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Craig Whatman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm sits over his knees and pushes away Ferocious's leg!
Ferocious closes his legs around Craig Whatman's leg. Luke Warm is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferocious from the side mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tina Carter decides to jump inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm didn't see that coming. Ferocious is in open guard over Luke Warm now.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He succeeds!
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Tina Carter tries to pass Craig Whatman's guard...
Tina Carter passes momentarily but Craig Whatman regains full guard.
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tina Carter!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Tina Carter to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious
Ferocious has given his back to Craig Whatman who is trying to get one hook in!
Craig Whatman has one hook in!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious with one hook in
Luke Warm has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ferocious.
Ferocious uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious with one hook in
Ferocious 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.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Craig Whatman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Ferocious's abdomen
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Luke Warm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Tina Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter is cooling the fight on the ground
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Deep breaths from Craig Whatman who tries a hammer punch to Ferocious's ribs.
That hit Ferocious who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tina Carter is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Craig Whatman was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ferocious is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Tina Carter uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Ferocious tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Warm leans and gets Tina Carter's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Craig Whatman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tina Carter opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm didn't see that coming. Ferocious is in open guard over Luke Warm now.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm is moving on the ground...
Ferocious tries to counter Luke Warm's moves on the ground.
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He is not able to do it
Tina Carter is in open guard over Luke Warm
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Ferocious
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 2
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Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman catches Tina Carter's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Luke Warm.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Craig Whatman!
Tina Carter is in full mount over Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ferocious's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferocious's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Ferocious won't allow him to take this position easily.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tina Carter.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Tina Carter manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
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
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg...
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferocious's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Tina Carter efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Ferocious steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Luke Warm looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tina Carter's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tina Carter is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Craig Whatman was tooling Tina Carter for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tina Carter lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Warm decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Luke Warm moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ferocious's chin
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Tina Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Warm is countered by Tina Carter.
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Ferocious opts to jump inside Luke Warm's guard.
Luke Warm fights back with his feet, forcing Ferocious to try something else.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Ferocious's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ferocious rolls and he's now on half guard over Craig Whatman. Nice reversal.
Tina Carter is in half guard over Luke Warm
Tina Carter pushes Luke Warm's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Luke Warm rolls and he's now on half guard over Tina Carter. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Luke Warm is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to launch a few punches to Tina Carter
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Ferocious's defense
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm sits over his knees and pushes away Ferocious's leg!
Craig Whatman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ferocious misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tina Carter.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Craig Whatman rolls Tina Carter to his stomach and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Ferocious
Ferocious has Luke Warm controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Luke Warm is unable to move under Ferocious control.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Ferocious's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Luke Warm who is in full mount! Ferocious is in trouble now!
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious 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 Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Ferocious won't allow him to take this position easily.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
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.
Tina Carter moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Tina Carter. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tina Carter tries a middle kick
Craig Whatman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ferocious is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Tina Carter against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tina Carter struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ferocious launches a flurry of punches
Luke Warm slips out of danger.
Craig Whatman is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Luke Warm misses a step and Tina Carter sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Tina Carter
gets blocked by Luke Warm.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Craig Whatman.
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Round 4
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Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass to half guard...
Tina Carter can't prevent his opponent from passing. Luke Warm looks to work from half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Luke Warm works on the ground with his fingers over Ferocious's face
Ferocious shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Tina Carter takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is getting frustrated here.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman looks to posture up and open Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman forces Tina Carter to open his guard.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman hovers above Ferocious
Good punches to Ferocious's body.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ferocious struggles... Craig Whatman is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Tina Carter jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Tina Carter was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman gets sloppy and Tina Carter tries to take advantage...
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Ferocious!
Luke Warm blocks with confidence
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Craig Whatman swings and Ferocious has to retreat
Luke Warm pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Warm looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Craig Whatman and Ferocious engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Luke Warm launches a flurry of punches
Ferocious slips out of danger.
Luke Warm and Ferocious circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Ferocious
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Luke Warm clumsily fails here and it's time for Tina Carter to fight back!
Body kick by Tina Carter...
is blocked.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Craig Whatman!
Ferocious ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter moves forward and launches a low kick.
Luke Warm blocks that.
Ferocious pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 5
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Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman pushes Tina Carter against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tina Carter struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferocious from the side mount!
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Tina Carter attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Ferocious breaths deeply while on the ground
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Tina Carter
Craig Whatman looks rather shattered.
Craig Whatman looks to mount Tina Carter...
Tina Carter takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tina Carter sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ferocious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ferocious jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Luke Warm sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Luke Warm grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm tries to improve position.
Ferocious adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Luke Warm cannot take advantage in the ground
Ferocious is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Tina Carter who tries a hammer punch to Luke Warm's ribs.
Luke Warm blocks those punches
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Ferocious
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ferocious tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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.
Tina Carter goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Ferocious only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Warm is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Luke Warm is holding Tina Carter's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tina Carter shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Poorly executed technique. Tina Carter looks to counter!
Tina Carter is measuring Luke Warm with his jab.
Luke Warm isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Luke Warm pushes Tina Carter and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Tina Carter takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Craig Whatman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tina Carter tries a middle kick
Craig Whatman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tina Carter is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Ferocious 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 Ferocious
Ferocious works on the ground with his fingers over Luke Warm's face
Luke Warm shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman is looking to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Craig Whatman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Terrible one sided match... Ferocious was not ready to fight a fighter of Craig Whatman caliber.
Tina Carter attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Ferocious
Craig Whatman tries to pass Tina Carter's guard...
Tina Carter's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Craig Whatman has to be confident that he won that round.
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 10 9 10: 49
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 9 10 9: 48
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 10 9 10: 47
Judge: Craig Whatman 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Tina Carter 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Winner is Craig Whatman by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 10/20 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 172,09
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 76,48
Time on the ground 966 s
Statistics: Tina Carter
Punches 18/32 (56%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 966 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!