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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcom Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Friday Thirteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malcom Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Friday Thirteen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friday Thirteen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Friday Thirteen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Friday Thirteen in the domination position with Wheeler hanging on.
Friday Thirteen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wheeler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friday Thirteen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Friday Thirteen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday Thirteen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wheeler's legs.
Wheeler is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wheeler is avoiding damage well.
Wheeler being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friday Thirteen stands up.
Friday Thirteen tries to bum rush Wheeler with a series of wild strikes but Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Friday Thirteen closes the distance and pushes Wheeler back into the cage.
Friday Thirteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wheeler managing to block the knees to the body from Friday Thirteen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen is trying to force a seperation but Wheeler has the dominant position.
Wheeler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wheeler manages to end up in side control.
Friday Thirteen is trying to escape the position but Wheeler is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Friday Thirteen is looking to regain half guard here but Wheeler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler taking a breather here.
Wheeler lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee asks Wheeler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wheeler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wheeler lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler controls the position.
Friday Thirteen is trying to buck Wheeler off.
Friday Thirteen is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Wheeler in side control, throwing shots but Friday Thirteen defends.
Friday Thirteen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Wheeler stalls from top position.
Friday Thirteen is trying to control Wheeler's posture but Wheeler avoids it.
Friday Thirteen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friday Thirteen, who protects the arm well.
Wheeler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Friday Thirteen wants to control but Wheeler postures up.
Friday Thirteen is looking to reverse the position.
Wheeler controls the position.
Friday Thirteen is looking for a sweep.
Friday Thirteen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wheeler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler is staying tight to Friday Thirteen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Friday Thirteen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wheeler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wheeler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wheeler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Friday Thirteen working a defensive guard here.
Wheeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wheeler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Friday Thirteen for as long as he can get away with.
Friday Thirteen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wheeler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday Thirteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friday Thirteen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friday Thirteen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
Friday Thirteen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wheeler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wheeler wants to control but Friday Thirteen postures up.
Friday Thirteen taking a break here but Wheeler is having none of it and regains half guard.
Friday Thirteen content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friday Thirteen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friday Thirteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wheeler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friday Thirteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler looking for subs from the bottom but Friday Thirteen mounts him!
Wheeler wants to control but Friday Thirteen is having none of it.
Friday Thirteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jake Friday Thirteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Friday Thirteen.
Friday Thirteen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Friday Thirteen is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Friday Thirteen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wheeler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Friday Thirteen.
Friday Thirteen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Friday Thirteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jake Friday Thirteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Friday Thirteen!
Friday Thirteen sneaks out the side door and pushes Wheeler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friday Thirteen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Friday Thirteen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wheeler, who protects the arm well.
Friday Thirteen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wheeler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Friday Thirteen's guard! Nice work there by Wheeler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Friday Thirteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Friday Thirteen darts in and clinches Wheeler up against the cage.
Friday Thirteen pulls guard successfully.
Friday Thirteen is trying to keep Wheeler in close.
Wheeler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wheeler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Friday Thirteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheeler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday Thirteen working for a triangle but Wheeler defends it easily.
Wheeler stays in close to Friday Thirteen's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen 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.
Wheeler controlling from the top position.
Wheeler won't allow Friday Thirteen to sweep him here.
Wheeler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler is stalling in the full guard.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Friday Thirteen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wheeler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wheeler tries for a takedown but Friday Thirteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Friday Thirteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friday Thirteen darts in and clinches Wheeler up against the cage.
Friday Thirteen wants to get back to striking at distance but Wheeler won't allow it.
Friday Thirteen pulls guard.
Wheeler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Friday Thirteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friday Thirteen trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wheeler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wheeler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler clinches up against the cage.
Friday Thirteen has hold of one of Wheeler's legs. Wheeler is fighting the takedown attempt but Friday Thirteen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friday Thirteen landing some decent shots from guard.
Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Friday Thirteen has passed into half guard!
Friday Thirteen wants to stand but Wheeler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wheeler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friday Thirteen throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Malcom Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Friday Thirteen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friday Thirteen uses his free foot to push down on Wheeler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wheeler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Friday Thirteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friday Thirteen 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Friday Thirteen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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