PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rock
vs
Wheeler

170 cm
18
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rock gets a clinch.
Wheeler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wheeler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Wheeler slips nicely into half guard.
Wheeler stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wheeler decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wheeler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock, which made it look bad.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Rock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheeler wants a takedown but no success here.
Rock goes for a takedown attempt but Wheeler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Wheeler moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wheeler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Alex Rock has been cut.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rock but Rock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Rock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wheeler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rock defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.

Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rock's head.
Wheeler throws a head kick that Rock semi-blocks.

Wheeler clinches.
Wheeler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wheeler has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rock prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wheeler successfully pulls guard.

Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.

Rock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wheeler shoots and misses

and Rock counters by moving into the clinch.
Rock jumps guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wheeler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Rock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wheeler rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.

Rock jumps into guard, dragging Wheeler to the mat.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Wheeler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Wheeler is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wheeler clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.

Wheeler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rock uses from the top position.
Wheeler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wheeler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler is trying to keep Rock in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Rock wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wheeler doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
That kick from Wheeler tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wheeler is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock throws a lazy head kick
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wheeler throws a fast counter high kick but Rock manages to duck under it in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler swinging wildly here.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rock clinches.
Tyler Wheeler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Rock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Wheeler.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock has Wheeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Rock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Rock's cut.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with Rock, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes Rock against the cage but Rock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.

Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries for a takedown but Wheeler manages to get underhooks.

Wheeler pulls guard successfully.

Rock stands and steps away. Wheeler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wheeler as he avoids it easily.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wheeler - just one landing.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wheeler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wheeler darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Wheeler into the cage.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Wheeler persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler is looking to clinch.
Rock throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wheeler misses.
Tyler Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Wheeler with that takedown attempt.
Wheeler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wheeler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wheeler shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Wheeler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Rock effectively controlling the action here.
Rock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock dodges an elbow strike from Wheeler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Wheeler jumps guard and drags Rock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wheeler is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wheeler.
Well Wheeler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wheeler!