UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Results: Robert Whittaker/Darren Till Headline, Lil’ Nog Retires
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Main Card (8pm EST., ESPN)
#1 Robert Whittaker def. #6 Darren Till by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
#15 Mauricio Rua def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#14 Fabricio Werdum def. #7 (Light Heavyweight) Alexander Gustafsson by submission via arm bar (2:30, R1)
#7 Carla Esparza def. #8 Marina Rodriguez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Paul Craig def. Gadzhimurad Antigulov by submission via triangle choke (2:06, R1)
Alex Oliveira def. Peter Sobotta by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Khamzat Chimaev def. Rhys McKee by TKO via strikes (3:09, R1)
Preliminary Card (5pm EST., ESPN)
Francisco Trinaldo def. Jai Herbert by TKO via strikes (1:30, R3)
Jesse Ronson def. Nicolas Dalby by submission via rear naked choke (2:48, R1)
Tom Aspinall def. Jake Collier by TKO via strikes (0:45, R1)
Movsar Evloev def. Mike Grundy by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tanner Boser def. Raphael Pessoa by TKO via strikes (2:36, R2)
Pannie Kianzad def. #13 Bethe Correia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ramazan Emeev def. Niklas Stolze by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nathaniel Wood def. John Castaneda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nathaniel Wood vs. John Castaneda
Round One: The round begins with Castaneda attacking Wood with some leg kicks, Wood responds by landing some leg kicks of his own. Castaneda comes forward and he pops Wood with a left hook followed by a combination, Wood also nails Castaneda with a few uppercuts. Castaneda avoids a few kicks from Wood before landing a counter right hook, Castaneda charges forward and he pops Wood with a left. Castaneda and Wood continuously exchange leg kicks, Wood starts cracking Castaneda with a few rights before briefly getting him against the cage wall, Castaneda gets Wood against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. The fighters separate and swing away at each other, Wood lands a leg kick on Castaneda as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wood
Round Two: The round begins with Castaneda and Wood getting into a striking exchange, Castaneda pops a swinging Wood with a counter left. Wood attacks Castaneda with a few front kicks to the midsection, Wood goes back to attacking Castaneda with leg kicks. Castaneda fires back and he nails Wood with leg kicks of his own, Castaneda looks for a high kick and Wood blocks it. Wood gets Castaneda against the cage wall for a short time after eating a left, Wood then cracks Castaneda with a two punch combination. Wood follows up by nailing Castaneda with a multiple strike combination, Wood grabs Castaneda and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Wood throws more leg kicks before eating a left from Castaneda, Wood backs up Castaneda while landing a multiple punch combination. Castaneda then cracks a swinging Wood with a counter right hook, Wood lands a few jabs as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wood (Overall Score: 20-18 for Wood)
Round Three: The round begins with Castaneda and Wood exchanging some left hooks, Wood then nails Castaneda with a right to the midsection. Castaneda comes forward and he nails Wood with a two punch combination, Castaneda goes for a high kick and Wood avoids it. Wood and Castaneda also exchange some leg kicks, Wood then cracks Castaneda with a straight right to the face. Castaneda backs up Wood again after landing a short right, Wood responds by hitting Castaneda with a two punch combination. Wood grabs Castaneda and he attacks him with a knee strike, Wood eats a few strikes before nailing Castaneda with a counter left hook. Castaneda grabs Wood and he gets him against the cage wall, Wood scores a takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Wood (Final Score: 30-27 for Wood)
Official Result: Nathaniel Wood def. John Castaneda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ramazan Emeev vs. Niklas Stolze
Round One: The round begins with Stolze attacking Emeev with some leg kicks, Emeev scores a takedown on Stolze and Stolze gets right back up. Stolze then pops Emeev with a two punch combination, Emeev responds by landing a combo of his own. Emeev scores a takedown on Stolze and he gets the open guard, Emeev looks for a d’arce choke during a scramble and Stolze defends. Stolze gets up and Emeev holds him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Stolze attacks Emeev with more leg kicks. Emeev goes for a takedown and Stolze catches him in a guillotine choke, Emeev escapes and he gets top control on the ground. Stolze scrambles to his feet and he drops Emeev with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Stolze
Round Two: The round begins with Stolze peppering Emeev with some jabs, Stolze also goes back to attacking Emeev with leg kicks. Emeev comes forward and he cracks Stolze with a right, Emeev looks for a takedown and Stolze defends against it. Stolze then nails Emeev with a kick to the midsection, Emeev comes forward and he nails Stolze with a right. Emeev comes forward and Stolze nails him with a two punch combination, Emeev responds by hitting Stolze with a left. Emeev then hits Stolze with a short right hook to the side of the head, Emeev backs Stolze into the cage wall while landing another right. Emeev pops Stolze with a jab as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Emeev (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Emeev grabbing Stolze and getting him against the cage wall, Emeev nails Stolze with a few knee strikes before separating. Stolze responds by nailing Emeev with a two strike combination, Stolze goes for a jump knee strike and Emeev defends against it. Stolze scores a takedown on Emeev and he gets the butterfly guard, Emeev scrambles to his feet after eating a few strikes. Emeev grabs Stolze and he gets him back against the cage wall, Emeev cracks Stolze with some knee strikes while keeping him against the cage wall. Stolze jumps for a guillotine choke on Emeev as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Emeev (Final Score: 29-28 for Emeev)
Official Result: Ramazan Emeev def. Niklas Stolze by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
#13 Bethe Correia vs. Pannie Kianzad
Round One: The round begins with the fighters popping each other with jabs, Kianzad comes forward and she hits Correia with a right. Correia grabs Kianzad and she briefly gets her against the cage wall, Kianzad starts attacking Correia with some leg kicks. Correia then hits an incoming Kianzad with a short right, Kianzad charges forward and Correia hits her with some lefts. Kianzad responds by nailing Correia with a two punch combination, Correia recovers and nails a swinging Kianzad with a counter right. Kianzad then nails Correia with a kick to the midsection, Kianzad grabs Correia and she attacks her with some knee strikes. Correia swings back and she nails Kianzad with a few strikes, Kianzad then nails a swinging Correia with a counter right. Kianzad continues cracking a swinging Correia with counter strikes, Kianzad goes for a spinning back fist and Correia blocks it. Correia gets confused at the end of the round and Kianzad nails her with a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kianzad
Round Two: The round begins with Kianzad nailing Correia with a two punch combination, Kianzad grabs Correia and she attacks her with knee strikes. Kianzad trips and Correia gets top control on the ground, Correia attacks Kianzad with some ground and pound. Correia postures up and Kianzad scrambles to her feet afterwards, Correia then hits Kianzad with a multiple punch combination. Kianzad stays on the outside while hitting Correia with jabs, Correia lands a few more combos as Kianzad attacks her with leg kicks. Kianzad comes forward and she hits Correia with a few left hooks, Kianzad uses the jab to keep Correia at bay. Kianzad then nails a swinging Correia with a counter left hook, the fighters swing at each other until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kianzad (Overall Score: 20-18 for Kianzad)
Round Three: The round begins with Kianzad attacking Correia with some jabs, Kianzad and Correia also exchange some leg kicks. Kianzad and Correia also exchange a few punching combinations, Correia then cracks a swinging Kianzad with a counter strike combination. Kianzad responds by nailing a swinging Correia with a counter left hook, Kianzad and Correia get into a few wild striking exchanges. Kianzad then cracks a swinging Correia with another counter left hook. Correia goes for a takedown and Kianzad defends against it, Kianzad then pops Correia with a straight right. Kianzad and Correia get into more striking exchanges, Kianzad then pops Correia with a three punch combination. Kianzad follows up by landing another combination against Correia, Correia grabs Kianzad and she gets her up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Correia scores a takedown on Kianzad as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kianzad (Final Score: 30-27 for Kianzad)
Official Result: Pannie Kianzad def. #13 Bethe Correia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tanner Boser vs. Raphael Pessoa
Round One: The round begins with Pessoa attempting a spinning head kick against Boser, Boser starts attacking Pessoa with some leg kicks. Pessoa also lands leg kicks of his own against Boser, Pessoa charges at Boser while swinging away at him. Pessoa starts popping Boser with a few jabs, Boser continues coming forward while taking some swings at Pessoa. Boser nails an incoming Pessoa with an overhand left, Pessoa then hits Boser with a spinning back kick to the midsection. Boser lands a leg kick on Pessoa as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pessoa
Round Two: The round begins with Boser attacking Pessoa with some leg kicks, Pessoa hits an incoming Boser with a counter strike combination. Pessoa looks for a takedown before hitting Boser with a right, Boser recovers and he nails Pessoa with an overhand left. Boser drops a kicking Pessoa with a counter overhand left, Boser pounces on a downed Pessoa with a plethora of strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Tanner Boser def. Raphael Pessoa by TKO via strikes (2:36, R2)
Movsar Evloev vs. Mike Grundy
Round One: The round begins with Evloev attacking Grundy with some leg kicks, Evloev and Grundy exchange a few combinations. Grundy scores a takedown on a kicking Evloev and he gets the half guard, Evloev scrambles and Grundy controls his head. Evloev scrambles to his feet and he nails Grundy with a few strikes, Grundy scores another takedown on Evloev and he gets the open guard. Grundy rolls for a d’arce choke and Evloev scrambles to his feet to get free, Evloev backs up Grundy while taking a few swings at him. Evloev eats a body kick while nailing Grundy with a counter right hook, Evloev swings at Grundy and Grundy gets one more takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Grundy
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Evloev starts landing some leg kicks against Grundy. Grundy starts hunting for takedowns against Evloev while getting him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Evloev gets Grundy against the cage wall. Evloev nails Grundy with a few strikes before separating, Grundy scores a takedown on Evloev and Evloev gets right back up. Evloev continues coming forward while swinging away at Grundy, Grundy looks for a takedown and Evloev defends while landing a knee strike. Evloev stays at a distance at times while picking Grundy apart with jabs, Grundy again scores a takedown and Evloev gets right back up again. Evloev stuns Grundy after landing a two punch combination, Grundy then pops an incoming Evloev with a short tight uppercut. Evloev jabs away at Grundy as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Evloev (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Evloev attacking Grundy with some leg kicks, Evloev also goes for a high kick against Grundy. Grundy looks for a takedown before attacking Evloev with a high kick, Grundy pops a swinging Evloev with a counter right hook. Evloev goes back to attacking Grundy with tons of jabs, Grundy scores a takedown on Evloev and Evloev gets back up. Evloev continues coming forward while swinging away at Grundy, Grundy scores another takedown on Evloev and Evloev gets back up again. Evloev grabs Grundy and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Grundy attacks Evloev with a combination. Evloev goes for a spinning back fist and Grundy defends against it, Grundy nails a swinging Evloev with a counter right. Evloev goes for another spinning back fist as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Evloev (Final Score: 29-28 for Evloev)
Official Result: Movsar Evloev def. Mike Grundy by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tom Aspinall vs. Jake Collier
Round One: The round begins with Aspinall kicking Collier in the midsection, Aspinall also starts nailing Collier with some leg kicks. Collier also lands leg kicks while eating a few rights, Aspinall levels a swinging Collier with a knee strike followed by a two punch combination and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Tom Aspinall def. Jake Collier by TKO via strikes (0:45, R1)
Nicolas Dalby vs. Jesse Ronson
Round One: The round begins with the fighters getting into a few wild striking exchanges, Ronson starts landing some leg kicks against Dalby. Dalby charges at Ronson while swinging wildly at him, Ronson nails Dalby with a kick to the midsection. Dalby responds and lands his own body kick against Ronson, Dalby grabs Ronson and gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and exchange some leg kicks, Dalby continues charging at Ronson while swinging at him. Ronson drops Ronson and he pounces on him with a plethora of strikes, Ronson gets the full mount and then back control on Dalby. Ronson locks in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Jesse Ronson def. Nicolas Dalby by submission via rear naked choke (2:48, R1)
Francisco Trinaldo vs. Jai Herbert
Round One: The round begins with Herbert attacking Trinaldo with jabs, Herbert backs up Trinaldo after landing a few rights. Trinaldo responds by nailing Herbert with a plethora of lefts, Trinaldo grabs Herbert and he gets him up against the cage wall. Trinaldo scores a takedown on Herbert and he gets the half guard, Trinaldo attacks Herbert with some ground and pound. Herbert scrambles and Trinaldo catches him in a standing guillotine choke, Herbert escapes and Trinaldo gets him back against the cage wall. Trinaldo scores another takedown on Herbert and he gets him in a seated position, Trinaldo gains the half guard against Herbert while landing ground and pound. Herbert scrambles to his feet and Trinaldo tries dragging him back to the ground, the fighters separate and they exchange some knee strikes. Herbert scores a takedown on Trinaldo and he gets the half guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Trinaldo
Round Two: The round begins with Herbert dropping Trinaldo with a right, Herbert gets top control on the ground. Herbert transitions to back control against Trinaldo, Herbert attacks Trinaldo with some ground and pound. Trinaldo scrambles and both fighters get back up, Trinaldo and Herbert get into a few wild striking exchanges. Trinaldo eats a knee strike before nailing Herbert with a left to the midsection, Herbert stuns Trinaldo with a straight right. Herbert stays at a distance while attacking Trinaldo with a variety of kicks, Herbert grabs Trinaldo and he gets him up against the cage wall. Herbert separates from Trinaldo after landing another knee strike, Trinaldo lands a few leg kicks against Herbert as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Herbert (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Trinaldo attacking a jabbing Herbert with leg kicks, Trinaldo then nails Herbert with a kick to the midsection. Trinaldo comes forward and he attacks Herbert with a left, Trinaldo levels a swinging Herbert with a counter overhand left. Trinaldo pounces on a downed Herbert with more strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Francisco Trinaldo def. Jai Herbert by TKO via strikes (1:30, R3)
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Rhys McKee
Round One: The round begins with Chimaev grabbing McKeee and scoring a takedown on him, Chimaev attacks McKee with some ground and pound. Chimaev gains the full mount against McKee while landing more strikes, Chimaev gains back control against McKee and he attacks him with a lot of strikes. Chimaev regains the full mount while nailing McKee with more strikes, Chimaev returns to back control while attacking McKee with more strikes. Chimaev nails McKee with a plethora of unanswered strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Khamzat Chimaev def. Rhys McKee by TKO via strikes (3:09, R1)
Alex Oliveira vs. Peter Sobotta
Round One: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Sobotta with some kicks to the midsection, Sobotta starts landing some leg kicks against Oliveira. Sobotta then cracks Oliveira with a kick to the midsection, Oliveira rocks Sobotta with a front kick to the midsection. Sobotta fires back and he lands a body kick of his own on Oliveira, Oliveira continues looking for body kicks against Sobotta. Oliveira throws a high kick followed by a body kick against Sobotta, Oliveira throws another kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira
Round Two: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Sobotta with a variety of kicks, Sobotta looks for a takedown and Oliveira attacks him with elbow strikes. The fighters separate and Oliveira kicks Sobotta right in the midsection, Oliveira then nails a swinging Sobotta with a counter right uppercut. Oliveira again kicks a swinging Sobotta in the midsection, Oliveira accidentally nails Sobotta low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Sobotta attacking Oliveira with a high kick, Oliveira responds by again kicking Sobotta in the midsection. Oliveira accidentally pokes Sobotta in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Sobotta hitting Oliveira with leg kicks. Oliveira drops Sobotta with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira (Overall Score: 20-18 for Oliveira)
Round Three: The round begins with Sobotta kicking Oliveira in the midsection, Oliveira backs up Sobotta after a high kick attempt. Sobotta looks for a takedown and Oliveira defends while getting Sobotta to the ground, Sobotta gets up after Oliveira lands a few leg kicks. Oliveira again nails Sobotta with a kick to the midsection, Oliveira goes for a jumping head kick and Sobotta blocks it. Oliveira then pops a kicking Sobotta with a two punch combination, Oliveira continues nailing Sobotta with jabs while staying on the outside. Oliveira again nails Sobotta with a kick to the midsection, the fighters posture in front of each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira (Final Score: 30-27 for Oliveira)
Official Result: Alex Oliveira def. Peter Sobotta by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Paul Craig vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov
Round One: The round begins with Craig swinging away at Antigulov, Antigulov grabs Craig and he scores a takedown on him and he gets the full guard. Craig catches Antigulov in a triangle choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Paul Craig def. Gadzhimurad Antigulov by submission via triangle choke (2:06, R1)
#7 Carla Esparza vs. #9 Marina Rodriguez
Round One: The round begins with Rodriguez cracking Esparza with a right, Esparza scores a takedown on Rodriguez and she gets the full guard. Esparza starts attacking Rodriguez with some ground and pound, Rodriguez lands some strikes against Esparza while on her back. Esparza rolls for an ankle lock and Rodriguez defends while getting top control on the ground, Esparza scrambles and both fighters get back up. Esparza looks for a takedown after Roodriguez lands a right, Rodriguez lands some elbow strikes on Esparza as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esparza
Round Two: The round begins with Rodriguez taking some swings at Esparza, Rodriguez then hits Esparza with a pair of rights. Rodriguez also starts attacking Esparza with some leg kicks, Esparza starts hunting for takedowns against Rodriguez. Esparza scores a takedown on Rodriguez and she gets the full guard, Esparza attacks Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez starts landing some strikes on Esparza while on her back, Rodriguez tries scrambling and Esparza keeps top control. Esparza rolls for an ankle lock and Rodriguez defends while landing strikes. Esparza scrambles to her feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esparza (Overall Score: 20-18 for Esparza)
Round Three: The round begins with Rodriguez attacking Esparza with some leg kicks, Rodriguez backs Esparza up while landing a right. Esparza starts hunting for the takedown against a swinging Rodriguez, Esparza drags Rodriguez to the ground while landing a plethora of lefts. Rodriguez scrambles to her feet as Esparza swings away at her, Esparza scores a takedown on Rodriguez and she gets the half guard. Rodriguez gets Esparza in her full guard after eating a few strikes, Rodriguez lands some strikes against Esparza while on her back. Esparza attacks Rodriguez with some ground and pound, Rodriguez looks for a triangle choke and Esparza defends against it. Esparza gets up and she nails Rodriguez with a knee strike, Esparza scores another takedown on Rodriguez as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Esparza (Final Score: 30-27 for Esparza)
Official Result: #7 Carla Esparza def. #8 Marina Rodriguez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
#14 Fabricio Werdum vs. #7 (Light Heavyweight) Alexander Gustafsson
Round One: The round begins with Gustafsson attacking Werdum with a few jabs, Werdum starts attacking Gustafsson with leg kicks. Gustafsson backs up Werdum after landing a combination, Werdum looks for a takedown and Gustafsson defends while landing strikes. Werdum eventually gains back control on Gustafsson, Werdum rolls for an arm bar and a tap out follows.
Official Result: #14 Fabricio Werdum def. #7 (Light Heavyweight) Alexander Gustafsson by submission via arm bar (2:30, R1)
#15 Mauricio Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Round One: The round begins with Rua attacking Nogueira with some leg kicks, Rua backs Nogueira into the cage wall while swinging away at him. The fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Nogueira pops Rua with a left. Rua charges at Nogueira again while swinging away at him, Rua then cracks Nogueira with a pair of rights. Nogueira and Rua get into a few wild striking exchanges, Rua backs Nogueira into the cage wall after landing a short right. The fighters separate and Nogueira cracks Rua with a few left hooks, Rua scores a takedown on Nogueira and he gets the half guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rua
Round Two: The round begins with Rua kicking Nogueira in the midsection, Rua swings at Nogueira while backing him into the cage wall. The fighters separate and Rua goes back to landing leg kicks, Rua then pops a backing Nogueira with a two punch combination. Rua again nails a swinging Nogueira with a kick to the midsection, Nogueira comes forward and he attacks Ruiawith some lefts. Nogueira scores a takedown on Rua andhe gets the half guard, Rua quickly gets Nogueira in his full guard. Nogueira attacks Rua with some ground and pound, Rua scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Rua then cracks Nogueira with a multiple punch combination, Rua then cracks a swinging Nogueira with a pair of counter rights. Rua then nails Nogueira with a kick to the midsection, Nogueira backs up Rua while swinging away at him and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rua (Overall Score: 20-18 for Rua)
Round Three: The round begins with Rua taking a few swings at Nogueira, Rua goes back to attacking Nogueira with some leg kicks. Rua steps forward and he kicks Nogueira in the midsection, Nogueira pops a swinging Rua with a counter left. Rua then hits Nogueira with another kick to the midsection area, Nogueira looks for the counter left against a swinging Rua. Nogueira starts cracking Rua with some left hooks, Rua cracks a swinging Nogueira with a counter left hook. Rua scores a takedown on Nogueira and he gets the half guard, Rua attacks Nogueira with some ground and pound. Rua keeps top control on Nogueira as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rua (Final Score: 30-27 for Rua)
Official Result: #15 Mauricio Rua def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#1 Robert Whittaker vs. #6 Darren Till
Round One: The round begins with Whittaker popping a charging Till with jabs, Whittaker then throws an overhand left against Till. Whittaker also starts attacking Till with some leg kicks, Till drops Whittaker during an exchange and Whittaker gets up while eating a few strikes. Till comes forward and he attacks Whittaker with a high kick, Till backs Whittaker up while landing a multitude of lefts. Till grabs Whittaker and he gets him up against the cage wall, the fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Till goes for another high kick, Whittaker backs up Till with a high kick of his own. Whittaker and Till exchange some leg kicks, Till comes forward and Whittaker cracks him with a right. Whittaker then cracks Till with a straight right to the face, Whittaker lands more leg kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Till
Round Two: The round begins with Whittaker taking some swings at Till, Whittaker cracks a swinging Till with a counter left hook. Till starts attacking Whittaker with some leg kicks, Whittaker drops Till with an overhand right and he gets top control on the ground. Whittaker starts attacking Till with some ground and pound, Whittaker advances to the half guard against Till. Till scrambles to his feet and he separates from Whittaker, Whittaker goes back to attacking Till with some leg kicks. Whittaker and Till charge at each other while taking some swings at each other, Whittaker and Till exchange high kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Whittaker (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Whittaker attacking Till with some leg kicks, Till pops a swinging Whittaker with a counter left uppercut. Till backs up Whittaker with a high kick attempt, Whittaker then cracks a jabbing Till with a two punch combination. Whittaker continuously charges at Till while swinging away at him, Whittaker starts catching Till with a few jabs. Till comes forward and he nails Whittaker with a short left, Whittaker responds by nailing Till with an overhand left. Whittaker grabs Till and he gets him against the cage wall for a short time, Till attacks Whittaker with a left as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Whittaker (Overall Score: 29-28 for Whittaker)
Round Four: The round begins with Whittaker and Till swinging away at each other, Till attempts a few high kicks against Whittaker. Whittaker nails a swinging Till with a counter left hook, Whittaker starts attacking Till with some leg kicks. Till starts cracking Whittaker with some leg kicks of his own, Till charges forward and he nails Whittaker with a trio of lefts. Whittaker hints at going for the takedown before nailing Till with a right, Till comes forward and Whittaker attacks him with an overhand left. Whittaker pops Till with an uppercut during a brief clinch, Whittaker looks for a takedown before nailing Till with a knee strike. Till paws at Whittaker as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Whittaker (Overall Score: 39-37 for Whittaker)
Round Five: The round begins with Whittaker and Till swinging away at each other, Whittaker backs up Till after throwing an overhand left. Whittaker looks for a takedown and Till defends against it, Till backs up Whittaker with a high kick followed by a left. Whittaker goes back to attacking Till with some leg kicks, Till comes forward and he attacks Whittaker with more lefts. Till lands a body kick on Whittaker while threw a leg kick, Whittaker charges at Till while swinging away at him. Till continues looking for the counter left against Whittaker, Till backs up Whittaker some more while throwing lefts. Whittaker looks for a takedown before popping Till with a short left, Till nails a ducking Whittaker wiith an elbow strike. Whittaker scores a takedown on Till and Till gets right back up, Whittaker scores another takedown and Till gets back up again. Whittaker keeps Till against the cage wall while landing knee strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Whittaker (49-46 for Whittaker)
Official Result: #1 Robert Whittaker def. #6 Darren Till by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
