PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anson Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wheeler
vs
Arcinas

182 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anson Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Arcinas on that attempt.

Wheeler moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Arcinas goes down! Can Wheeler finish him!?

It looks like Antonio Arcinas has been cut.

Arcinas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wheeler defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wheeler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcinas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wheeler has managed to get both his arms back between Arcinas's legs - danger averted.
Wheeler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arcinas has a closed guard, preventing Wheeler from standing up.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Arcinas is keeping the position.

Arcinas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcinas looking for a guillotine here but Wheeler defends easily.

Wheeler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcinas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wheeler has managed to get both his arms back between Arcinas's legs - danger averted.
Arcinas looks gassed!
Wheeler chips away with some ground and pound.
Wheeler wants to get up but he can't break Arcinas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Arcinas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wheeler defends it easily.
Wheeler lands a couple of elbows.

Arcinas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wheeler defends it easily.

Arcinas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wheeler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wheeler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Arcinas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Arcinas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wheeler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler landing with the ground and pound.
Wheeler wanted to stand there but Arcinas had control of the position.
Arcinas keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Wheeler wants to get up but he can't break Arcinas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Arcinas is working an open guard so Wheeler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcinas shoots in but Wheeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anson Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Arcinas.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Arcinas avoids them all with ease.
Wheeler tests Arcinas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcinas shoots for a double leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls well. He's pushed Arcinas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.
Wheeler tries to bum rush Arcinas with a series of wild strikes but Arcinas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wheeler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas walks into a jab.
Wheeler throws the left hand but Arcinas avoids the punch easily.
Wheeler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wheeler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arcinas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anson Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcinas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheeler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wheeler leaves Arcinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arcinas dodges the punch combination from Wheeler.
Arcinas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to avoid it but Arcinas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheeler to the ground. Wheeler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arcinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Arcinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Arcinas moves out of range as Wheeler strikes.
Arcinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Arcinas's head but Arcinas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arcinas shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler cracks Arcinas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anson Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Wheeler as Arcinas shoots in.
Wheeler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcinas in his tracks.
Arcinas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Arcinas gets a takedown into half guard.
Wheeler is trying to stand back up but Arcinas is controlling him
Wheeler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Arcinas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wheeler sees it coming and defends easily.

Arcinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wheeler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arcinas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheeler tries to kick Arcinas off but Arcinas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anson Wheeler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Arcinas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Arcinas.
Horrible takedown by Arcinas or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheeler which made him look bad.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Arcinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anson Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Arcinas.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Arcinas's head but Arcinas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheeler jabs Arcinas right on the nose. Arcinas blinks but takes it well.
Arcinas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Arcinas crashing down! Arcinas tries to stagger back to his feet but Wheeler just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Arcinas asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anson Wheeler!