Post by The Sandman on Jun 2, 2021 0:43:39 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold! Luke Rockhold! This is what the people are chanting here.
Luke Rockhold looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Robert Whittaker shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Robert Whittaker touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rockhold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Luke Rockhold jumps and scissors Robert Whittaker's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Luke Rockhold remains on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Robert Whittaker and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by SpongeBob KnuckPants who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
Luke Rockhold pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:23 Round 1 and SpongeBob KnuckPants is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off SpongeBob KnuckPants with punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants reels from the strikes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold ducks under...
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Rockhold winces a bit.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some nice shots from Robert Whittaker
that stun Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rockhold is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Robert Whittaker and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Rockhold launches a punch that misses Robert Whittaker's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Luke Rockhold holds his head while in north-south position... Luke Rockhold closes a strong lock around SpongeBob KnuckPants's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Rockhold is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Rockhold
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Robert Whittaker uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
but SpongeBob KnuckPants manages to dodge it
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Robert Whittaker swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
A bunch of leg kicks from Luke Rockhold
are blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Rockhold misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin
Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
SpongeBob KnuckPants backpedals and creates space. Luke Rockhold is asking him if he is going to fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Shovel hook by Robert Whittaker
tags Rockhold.
Rockhold and SpongeBob KnuckPants circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
SpongeBob KnuckPants studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Robert Whittaker struggles a bit before breaking Rockhold's attemp of grappling
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold throws a body kick.
Blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
Robert Whittaker tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rockhold has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
Robert Whittaker pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold stumbles backwards and Robert Whittaker circles to get the center of the cage
Robert Whittaker moves forward looking for some grappling action
SpongeBob KnuckPants has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to holds Robert Whittaker in a clinch against the fence
SpongeBob KnuckPants escapes from the clinch before Luke Rockhold could keep him in place
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Robert Whittaker and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold paws at SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants answers with solid punches!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rockhold leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. SpongeBob KnuckPants is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Robert Whittaker who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from SpongeBob KnuckPants
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Rockhold leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold's ribs hard
Some counter punches against Robert Whittaker
almost hit him as he moves away.
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by SpongeBob KnuckPants with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off SpongeBob KnuckPants's arms.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
A left hook from SpongeBob KnuckPants
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Robert Whittaker closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Luke Rockhold
are blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
John McCarthy is asking Rockhold to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rockhold.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Punches) at 4:11 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 41/51 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 113 s
So much Nuckpants. So little RockChin. Wait, does that mean Whittaker was hitting him with his shorts? I'm confused.
Luke Rockhold looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Robert Whittaker shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Robert Whittaker touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rockhold with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Luke Rockhold jumps and scissors Robert Whittaker's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Luke Rockhold remains on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Robert Whittaker and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by SpongeBob KnuckPants who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
Luke Rockhold pushes away SpongeBob KnuckPants trying to keep the fight at striking range
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:23 Round 1 and SpongeBob KnuckPants is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off SpongeBob KnuckPants with punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants reels from the strikes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold ducks under...
Good leg kicks from Robert Whittaker.
Rockhold winces a bit.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some nice shots from Robert Whittaker
that stun Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Rockhold is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker attempts to move to full guard
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Robert Whittaker and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Rockhold launches a punch that misses Robert Whittaker's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Luke Rockhold holds his head while in north-south position... Luke Rockhold closes a strong lock around SpongeBob KnuckPants's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Rockhold is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Rockhold
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Robert Whittaker uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
but SpongeBob KnuckPants manages to dodge it
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Robert Whittaker swings...
hard impact to Rockhold's face!
A bunch of leg kicks from Luke Rockhold
are blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Rockhold misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on SpongeBob KnuckPants's chin
Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
SpongeBob KnuckPants backpedals and creates space. Luke Rockhold is asking him if he is going to fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Shovel hook by Robert Whittaker
tags Rockhold.
Rockhold and SpongeBob KnuckPants circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
SpongeBob KnuckPants studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Robert Whittaker struggles a bit before breaking Rockhold's attemp of grappling
Robert Whittaker is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold throws a body kick.
Blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Robert Whittaker fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
Robert Whittaker tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rockhold has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
Robert Whittaker pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold stumbles backwards and Robert Whittaker circles to get the center of the cage
Robert Whittaker moves forward looking for some grappling action
SpongeBob KnuckPants has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to holds Robert Whittaker in a clinch against the fence
SpongeBob KnuckPants escapes from the clinch before Luke Rockhold could keep him in place
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Robert Whittaker and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold paws at SpongeBob KnuckPants.
SpongeBob KnuckPants answers with solid punches!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Robert Whittaker!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rockhold leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. SpongeBob KnuckPants is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Robert Whittaker who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from SpongeBob KnuckPants
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
Rockhold leads with a punch
Robert Whittaker avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold's ribs hard
Some counter punches against Robert Whittaker
almost hit him as he moves away.
SpongeBob KnuckPants decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by SpongeBob KnuckPants with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off SpongeBob KnuckPants's arms.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
A left hook from SpongeBob KnuckPants
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Robert Whittaker closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Robert Whittaker takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Luke Rockhold
are blocked by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
SpongeBob KnuckPants looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Robert Whittaker just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
John McCarthy is asking Rockhold to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rockhold.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Robert Whittaker by TKO (Punches) at 4:11 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 41/51 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 113 s
So much Nuckpants. So little RockChin. Wait, does that mean Whittaker was hitting him with his shorts? I'm confused.
