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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wheeler (ranked 25096 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Ninefingers (ranked 7050 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Wheeler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Logan Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers tries to score with a low kick but Wheeler moves his leg out of the way.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combo that has Ninefingers backing up. Ninefingers nods at Wheeler to acknowledge the strikes.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheeler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninefingers moves out of range as Wheeler throws a body kick.
Ninefingers shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Ninefingers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a looping left.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ninefingers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler looking to score a takedown here. Ninefingers is defending well but Wheeler drives through and ends up in Ninefingers's guard.
Wheeler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wheeler trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninefingers wants to improve his position but instead Wheeler has moved into half guard.
Wheeler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wheeler throwing shots but Ninefingers is blocking nicely.
Ninefingers is trying to get back to full guard.
Wheeler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ninefingers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Ninefingers tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Wheeler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wheeler defends it nicely.
Ninefingers closes the distance and pushes Wheeler back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Ninefingers holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
Ninefingers drags the fight down to the ground.
Ninefingers has momentary wrist control but Wheeler slips an elbow through the middle.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ninefingers wants to hit a switch here but Wheeler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ninefingers there!
Ninefingers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wheeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ninefingers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler raining down shots from the mount!
Ninefingers working to try and regain half guard.
Ninefingers is bucking up trying to escape but Wheeler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers is looking to get to half guard.
Wheeler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ninefingers's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Wheeler 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.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninefingers tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ninefingers defends it nicely.
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninefingers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler moves out of range of the leg kick from Ninefingers.
Wheeler drives through with a takedown into Ninefingers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ninefingers working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ninefingers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wheeler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ninefingers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ninefingers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Wheeler circles away easily
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninefingers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ninefingers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ninefingers moves into the clinch.
Ninefingers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wheeler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ninefingers wants to take the fight to the mat but Wheeler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wheeler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ninefingers lands an elbow just above Wheeler 's eye.
It looks like Rob Wheeler has been cut.
Ninefingers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Wheeler fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers is pressed up against the cage. Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ninefingers down to the mat. Ninefingers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Ninefingers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wheeler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wheeler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ninefingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers wants to get up but he can't break Wheeler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ninefingers is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Wheeler controls Ninefingers momentarily but Ninefingers frees himself.
Wheeler is looking to sweep but instead, Ninefingers has passed into half guard.
Wheeler wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Wheeler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
Ninefingers has his takedown stuffed
and Wheeler counters with a series of strikes. Ninefingers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ninefingers throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler misses with the body kick
and Ninefingers counters by clinching up.
Wheeler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ninefingers is defending well.
Ninefingers digs a right hand underneath Wheeler's ribcage. Wheeler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Wheeler manages to get underhooks.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Wheeler jumps guard but Ninefingers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ninefingers presses Wheeler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler missing with knees to the body.
Ninefingers drags the fight down to the ground.
Ninefingers is looking to stand up but Wheeler isn't so interested in that idea.
Ninefingers pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheeler postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler stops Ninefingers from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ninefingers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wheeler.
Ninefingers stuffs the takedown attempt from Wheeler. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Ninefingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninefingers forces Wheeler back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Ninefingers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ninefingers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wheeler up against the cage.
Ninefingers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wheeler shoots in for a double leg but Ninefingers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninefingers fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Ninefingers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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