Post by The Sandman on Aug 29, 2022 22:24:27 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Robert Whittaker looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Spider and SpongeBob KnuckPants move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
Robert Whittaker paws at The Spider.
The Spider answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Robert Whittaker
that stun The Spider.
The Spider has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs hard
SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
The Spider launches a couple of jabs that are answered by SpongeBob KnuckPants with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Wanderlei Silva
falls short of the mark.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of SpongeBob KnuckPants, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! SpongeBob KnuckPants is wobbling!
Wanderlei Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Robert Whittaker launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Spider blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Wanderlei Silva's cheek! The Spider stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Spider's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The Spider has a small cut in his Left cheek
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while The Spider is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker creates space and allows Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
The Spider climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Spider launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits SpongeBob KnuckPants's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of SpongeBob KnuckPants, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! SpongeBob KnuckPants is wobbling!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
That one hits but SpongeBob KnuckPants seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Chin
The Spider avoids a dangerous strike from SpongeBob KnuckPants
and counters with a solid straight!
Several good body shots
land on SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Chin
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can see SpongeBob KnuckPants's blood making stains in the mat.
Robert Whittaker leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Spider
The Spider wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Spider feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left SpongeBob KnuckPants staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
grazes SpongeBob KnuckPants's left cheek.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Robert Whittaker continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider and SpongeBob KnuckPants circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Wanderlei Silva
rocks SpongeBob KnuckPants!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fell like he got shot! This is over!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Punch) at 4:51 Round 1
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 14 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Wanderlei wanted none of the Rob.
Robert Whittaker looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Spider and SpongeBob KnuckPants move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by The Spider followed by a hard jab
Robert Whittaker stumbles back.
Robert Whittaker paws at The Spider.
The Spider answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Robert Whittaker
that stun The Spider.
The Spider has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a hook to the body
and hits SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs hard
SpongeBob KnuckPants ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
Robert Whittaker takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
The Spider launches a couple of jabs that are answered by SpongeBob KnuckPants with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Wanderlei Silva
falls short of the mark.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of SpongeBob KnuckPants, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! SpongeBob KnuckPants is wobbling!
Wanderlei Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Robert Whittaker launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Spider blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Wanderlei Silva's cheek! The Spider stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Spider's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The Spider has a small cut in his Left cheek
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while The Spider is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker creates space and allows Wanderlei Silva to stand up.
The Spider climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Spider launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits SpongeBob KnuckPants's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of SpongeBob KnuckPants, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! SpongeBob KnuckPants is wobbling!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
That one hits but SpongeBob KnuckPants seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Chin
The Spider avoids a dangerous strike from SpongeBob KnuckPants
and counters with a solid straight!
Several good body shots
land on SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Robert Whittaker's Chin
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can see SpongeBob KnuckPants's blood making stains in the mat.
Robert Whittaker leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Spider
The Spider wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Spider feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left SpongeBob KnuckPants staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
A punch from Wanderlei Silva
grazes SpongeBob KnuckPants's left cheek.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Robert Whittaker continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider and SpongeBob KnuckPants circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Wanderlei Silva
rocks SpongeBob KnuckPants!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fell like he got shot! This is over!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Punch) at 4:51 Round 1
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 14 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Wanderlei wanted none of the Rob.
