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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Larsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls well. He's pushed Larsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Wheeler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Wheeler moves into range and clinches up with Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Larsson drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsson is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Larsson controlling from the top position.
Wheeler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wheeler is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
Mikael Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wheeler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wheeler lands in his opponent's guard.
Larsson looking to control.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Larsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larsson has momentary wrist control but Wheeler slips an elbow through the middle.
Wheeler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Larsson wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Wheeler prevents Larsson from getting back to his feet.
Wheeler trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Larsson has closed the distance and engaged Wheeler in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Larsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wheeler trying to land knees to the body.
Wheeler is looking for a takedown.
Wheeler tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson is pressed up against the cage. Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larsson down to the mat. Larsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Wheeler has been cut.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheeler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wheeler wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheeler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Wheeler.
#T1#
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson can't get the takedown.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Larsson.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch but Wheeler keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Larsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Larsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wheeler has passed into side control.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larsson tries to pass to full mount but Wheeler defends it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Larsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Larsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Larsson is looking to advance position but Wheeler won't allow it.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsson controlling the action here.
Wheeler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Larsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Larsson wants to finish this one by submission but Wheeler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Larsson.
Mikael Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Larsson. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Wheeler's cut.
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#
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Wheeler's belly button to the back.
Larsson closes the distance and clinches up with Wheeler, looking for a takedown. Larsson pushes Wheeler against the cage but Wheeler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws a low kick but Wheeler avoids it.
Larsson throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson stuns Wheeler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Larsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Larsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larsson.#CL#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Larsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheeler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsson prevents it.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larsson to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larsson.
Wheeler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheeler's efforts to push away.
Wheeler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wheeler missing with knees to the body.
Larsson avoiding damage as Wheeler throws knees to the body.
Larsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wheeler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Larsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larsson 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. #T3#
Wheeler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt - Wheeler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Wheeler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Larsson.#T4#
Larsson misses with a jab to the body
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wheeler wants to clinch.
Larsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Larsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wheeler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson looks for a takedown but Wheeler sprawls well.
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 Rob Wheeler.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Larsson!
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