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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheeler comes to the cage accompanied by New World Awaits. Ryan Wheeler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Combs!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler throws a right and a left that Combs avoids nicely.
Combs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wheeler throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wheeler is pushing Combs's head away, looking to escape. Combs manages to hold on to the position though.
Combs cracks Wheeler with a big right hand but Wheeler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Combs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Combs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wheeler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Wheeler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Combs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Combs is putting a hurting on Wheeler here, landing some big shots from side control.
Combs cracks Wheeler with a big right hand but Wheeler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs cracks Wheeler with a big elbow.
Combs remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wheeler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Combs stands up.
Combs feints and as Wheeler raises his hands in defense, Combs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Combs postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Combs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Combs works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs with a nice head shot there.
Wheeler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Combs is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Combs working some strikes from top position.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully.
Wheeler striking off his back but it's not causing Combs any problems.
Combs connects with a couple of short punches.
Combs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Wheeler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wheeler tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Combs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler tries to strike from the bottom.
Wheeler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wheeler is striking but Combs is not phased and passes to half guard.
Combs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Combs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Combs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wheeler pushes Combs off looking to stand but Combs dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wheeler is trying to buck Combs off.
Wheeler throws Combs to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Combs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler manages to get full guard.
Combs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wheeler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wheeler wants to stand and escape but Combs is having none of it.
Combs won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.
Wheeler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Combs landing some decent shots from guard.
Wheeler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Combs shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Combs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Combs scores a takedown into full mount!
Combs dominating with strikes here.
Wheeler is trying to escape the mount.
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet.
Combs landing shots from mount.
Wheeler can't escape the position.
Wheeler tries to buck Combs off but he can't manage it.
Combs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Combs raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Wheeler really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Combs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Combs lands a heavy elbow.
Combs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Combs controlling from the full mount.
Peter Combs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Combs looking to control but Wheeler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wheeler working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wheeler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Combs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheeler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wheeler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Combs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wheeler is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs blocks Wheeler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wheeler working to try and regain half guard.
Wheeler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Combs working Wheeler over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs landing shots from mount.
Combs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wheeler hang on?
Combs controlling from mount.
Wheeler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wheeler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Combs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Combs working Wheeler over with strikes.
Wheeler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Combs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Combs drops an elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Combs connects with a nice short shot to Wheeler's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Combs lands a nice short elbow.
Wheeler tries to roll over but Combs keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Combs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wheeler is trying to keep Combs in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Combs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Wheeler.
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Combs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Combs is looking to clinch.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Combs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wheeler is trying to stand.
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Combs prevents Wheeler from standing back up.
Wheeler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wheeler punching from the bottom.
Combs prevents Wheeler from standing back up.
Combs is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Combs lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wheeler does no damage.
Combs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Combs slips a nice elbow through Wheeler's hands, connecting with Wheeler's forehead.
Wheeler landing strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Combs connects with a nice short shot to Wheeler's temple.
Combs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wheeler!
Wheeler tries to hold on but Combs pushes him away.
Combs raining down shots from the mount!
Combs landing strikes from the mount and Wheeler is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs cracks Wheeler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wheeler wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
Combs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wheeler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wheeler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Combs blocks Wheeler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to improve his position but Combs isn't that keen on the idea.
Combs landing strikes from the mount.
Combs looking to control but Wheeler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs is landing with some decent strikes but Wheeler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wheeler tries to buck Combs off but he can't manage it.
Combs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Combs.
Wheeler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Combs. What's that going to do exactly?
Wheeler is desperately trying to improve his position but Combs has a good base and remains in mount.
Wheeler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wheeler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wheeler gets back to half guard.
Combs is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Combs trying to pass the guard but Wheeler defending well.
Wheeler is refusing to be controlled, as Combs sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Combs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wheeler kicks Combs off and gets back to his feet.
Wheeler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Combs circles away quickly and effectively.
Wheeler throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Combs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wheeler!
Combs with the ground and pound from mount.
Wheeler tries to reverse the position but Combs maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Combs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Combs scoring with strikes but Wheeler is staying in there.
Ryan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Combs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wheeler has worked his arm free - good work by Wheeler!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Combs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Combs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Combs!
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