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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Loco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banks is holding on to half guard well.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is positioning himself well to prevent Loco advancing to mount.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loco's back!#SUB#
Banks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Loco tries to roll but Banks sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Banks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Loco is trying to get back to his feet but Banks has full control of the position and if anything, Loco has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Banks is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
Loco takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Banks tightening his grip on Loco, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Banks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Loco trying to get back to his feet but Banks is in full control for now. #SUB#
Banks tightening his grip on Loco, looking for the choke.
Loco trying to control the hands but Banks breaks the grip.
Banks controlling well, preventing Loco from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Banks is looking for the choke from the back position but Loco is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Banks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banks lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Banks.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Loco just trying to survive but Banks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Loco showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Banks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Banks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Loco is defending well though. Banks let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco tries to escape the position.
Loco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Loco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banks's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Banks working for a choke but Loco is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Banks 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.
#R2##TD2#
Loco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loco trying to control the pace.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loco's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is covering up but some of the strikes from Banks are getting through and doing damage.
Banks doesn't have the hooks in and Loco manages to turn into his guard.
Loco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loco trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Loco wants to stand but Banks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banks controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Loco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Banks is trying to control the position but Loco postures up.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Loco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Loco trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Loco as Banks shoots in.#T3##TD2#
Loco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banks on his heels. He'll look to pass Banks's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco preventing the sweep. #T4#
Loco postures up.
Loco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Banks misses its target.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephen Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Loco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Loco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Loco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Loco moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Loco tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Banks counters by moving into the clinch.
Loco stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
#T1#
Banks has Loco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loco.
Stephen Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Loco.
Loco is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Banks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Loco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
Loco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loco misses with a body punch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Loco swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco wants a takedown.
Loco looking to stall.
Loco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
#T3#
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks. #TD2#
Loco pulls Banks into guard.
Banks wants to stand but Loco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Loco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stephen Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Loco is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Banks seems keen to control Loco's posture.
Banks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Loco has Banks pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stephen Banks.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Loco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayes to the ground. Loco is now in Hayes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Hayes.
Loco throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Loco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Loco controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hayes has control of Loco's left arm, preventing Loco from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Loco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loco wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Loco shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Anibal Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Loco.
Loco fails with the takedown.
Hayes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Juan Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loco to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Loco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayes is controlling him.
Hayes wants to stand but Loco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Loco looking for subs off his back but Hayes has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Loco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hayes gets caught flat footed, as Loco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes works over Loco with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Loco wants to get back to his feet but Hayes passes into half guard.
Hayes is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
Loco has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hayes is on him like a limpet, forcing Loco back against the cage.
Loco looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Hayes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loco wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there.
Loco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hayes's guard.#SU2#
Loco stands up from Hayes's guard - Loco perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hayes tries to sprawl but Loco drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Loco is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hayes has his hands on Loco's head, controlling the position.
Loco preventing the sweep.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco preventing the sweep.
Loco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hayes's guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayes is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.#TD2#
Loco gets a double leg takedown into Hayes's guard.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses.
Anibal Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Loco won't let him.
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 Anibal Hayes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hayes is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Loco rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.
Loco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayes prevents it.
Hayes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loco has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hayes lands a takedown into guard.
Loco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hayes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hayes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Loco is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T1#
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Loco looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Loco trying to control the hands but Hayes won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hayes working for the choke. #SUB#
Loco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hayes controlling well, preventing Loco from escaping the position.
#T3#
Hayes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Loco could be in trouble here!
Hayes lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ES2#
Loco is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Loco fails with the takedown
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Juan Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loco somewhat.
Anibal Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Loco.#T4#
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hayes rushes Loco and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anibal Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anibal Hayes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Loco fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wheeler sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wheeler kicks Loco off and gets back to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Loco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wheeler fails with the takedown
and Loco counters with a three punch combo that has Wheeler backing up. Wheeler nods at Loco to acknowledge the strikes.
Juan Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loco throws an elbow that misses. Wheeler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loco's guard. Nice move by Wheeler!#REVB##T1#
Loco pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco has control of Wheeler's left arm, preventing Wheeler from doing any damage.
Wheeler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
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.#SU2#
Wheeler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Loco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Loco 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.
Loco wants to pass to mount but Wheeler is defending the position.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working. #SU#
Loco decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Wheeler shoots in for a double leg but Loco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco fails with the takedown.
Ryan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler dives in for a single leg takedown but Loco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wheeler shoots in but Loco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wheeler or perhaps it was just good defense by Loco, which made it look bad. #TD#
Loco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wheeler did well to prevent Loco getting side control.
Wheeler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Wheeler is looking to escape.
Loco working Wheeler over with strikes.
Loco trying to mount his opponent but Wheeler defends it. #SUB#
Loco is working for a kimura but Wheeler is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco tries to stand and escape but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Loco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loco as he avoids it easily.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Loco gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wheeler has one foot on Loco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wheeler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Wheeler is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Loco stands up out of the half guard.
Loco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wheeler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loco somewhat.
No luck for Wheeler with that takedown attempt.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Wheeler. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.#TD#
Loco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler manages to get full guard.
Loco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB#
Loco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheeler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loco has Wheeler in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Wheeler stands and steps away. Loco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler lands a right hook to the body.
Loco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loco wants it to stay on the feet.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Loco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Wheeler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loco is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing Loco from standing up.
Loco is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Wheeler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loco throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wheeler.
A quick step to the side and Loco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler shoots for a double leg takedown but Loco sprawls well. He's pushed Wheeler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Loco 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.#ES2#
Wheeler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Loco 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.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Wheeler swinging wildly here.
Loco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1##TD#
Loco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wheeler's half guard.
Ryan Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler manages to get to full guard.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Wheeler trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to work some ground and pound but Loco has wrist control.
Loco pulls Wheeler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wheeler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wheeler is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Wheeler has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SU2#
Wheeler stands up and beckons Loco to join him on the feet.
Loco looks for a takedown but Wheeler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco throws a big counter combination but Wheeler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Wheeler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loco is fending him off so far but Wheeler persists. Nope, Loco circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler slows down the pace here.
Loco gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
#T4##TD#
Loco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loco manages to end up in side control.
Wheeler being controlled for a moment.
Wheeler is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wheeler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wheeler!
After the fight, Ryan Wheeler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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