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Event:
DK 1: Faire vs Densel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Sleaze takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler has Sleaze pressed against the cage, preventing Sleaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sleaze prevents a body shot from Wheeler.
Wheeler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleaze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sleaze.
#TD#
Wheeler has clasped his hands together around Sleaze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sleaze holding on.
Wheeler trying to control the action but Sleaze is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Wheeler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Sleaze is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Wheeler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wheeler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler trying to control the position but Sleaze is working away.
Sleaze tries to bench press Wheeler off him but Wheeler keeps the position.
Wheeler misses with the ground and pound.
Wheeler takes a little break here. Sleaze wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wheeler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sleaze tries to escape but Wheeler is in control.
Wheeler is looking to take a break and control but Sleaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleaze keeps Wheeler under control for a moment.#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.
Sleaze is looking for a sweep.
Sleaze managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wheeler.
Wheeler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sleaze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sleaze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wheeler taking a breather here.
Wheeler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wheeler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Sleaze prevents Wheeler from improving position.
Sleaze is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Sleaze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wheeler's best efforts.#ES2#
Sleaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wheeler looks for a takedown but Sleaze sprawls well.
Sleaze misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Sleaze throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sleaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheeler keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheeler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sleaze manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Sleaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wheeler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sleaze avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wheeler.
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!#BC#
Wheeler manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Wheeler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wheeler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sleaze feints a jab promting Wheeler to slip. Sleaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wheeler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Wheeler blocks the leg kick.
As Sleaze looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Sleaze just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Sleaze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sleaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Sleaze breaks from the clinch.
Sleaze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sleaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sleaze closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wheeler counters with a head kick.
Sleaze tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleaze lands a slapping body shot.
Wheeler has his takedown stuffed
and Sleaze counters with a three punch combo that has Wheeler backing up. Wheeler nods at Sleaze to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Sleaze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wheeler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sleaze stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Sleaze's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Sleaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sleaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheeler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sleaze looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well. #T2#
Sleaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Sleaze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sleaze is looking to clinch.
Sleaze misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Wheeler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sleaze won't be happy with that.
Ryan Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sleaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Sleaze is not content to let Wheeler control the position. #SUB#
Wheeler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleaze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Wheeler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Sleaze pushes Wheeler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wheeler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sleaze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler prevents Sleaze from improving his position.
Sleaze tries to kick Wheeler off but Wheeler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wheeler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleaze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheeler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sleaze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wheeler is nestled in close to Sleaze, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sleaze gets back to full guard.
Wheeler preventing the sweep.
Wheeler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Sleaze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wheeler is pulling down on Sleaze's head. It's preventing any offense from Sleaze, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Sleaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sleaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Sleaze as he connects with a hook.
Wheeler swats away the attempt to clinch by Sleaze.#CL2#
Sleaze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wheeler, pushing him back against the cage.
Wheeler is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wheeler wants a takedown but no success here.
Sleaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheeler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wheeler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sleaze is defending well.
Wheeler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sleaze walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wheeler throws an elbow but misses.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Sleaze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wheeler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleaze prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sleaze working hard to break the clinch.
Sleaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Wheeler has double underhooks.
Sleaze is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler is controlling him.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Sleaze holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Wheeler looking for a takedown. #BC#
Wheeler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sleaze drives through and clinches with Wheeler against the cage.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Sleaze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Wheeler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sleaze is pushing down on Wheeler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wheeler is fighting to maintain full guard but Sleaze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wheeler is trying to control but can't.
Sleaze thows a huge punch but Wheeler dodges it nicely.
Sleaze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sleaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wheeler trying to control here.
#T3#
Wheeler is pressing down on Sleaze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wheeler wants to stand but Sleaze is controlling the position.
Sleaze throwing strikes but missing.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sleaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Sleaze tries to pass.
Wheeler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sleaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleaze misses with a double jab.
Wheeler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Wheeler as Sleaze shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sleaze!
#CL2#
Sleaze moves into range and clinches up with Wheeler.
Sleaze tries to circle away but Wheeler has him pinned against the cage.
Wheeler jumps guard but Sleaze stands there with Wheeler around his waist. Wheeler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noah Sleaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sleaze wants to clinch up but Wheeler keeps it at a distance.
Wheeler tries to counter with a takedown but Sleaze is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Sleaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sleaze 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Sleaze!
Noah Sleaze made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Was there ever any doubt? I'm the next big thing here, and no one can say otherwise'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 2
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lands dives in for a single leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wheeler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lands sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Wheeler looking to score a takedown here. Lands is defending well but Wheeler drives through and ends up in Lands's guard.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Lands is retaining full guard.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Lands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wheeler 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.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Lands landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler wants to sweep here but Lands controlling him for the moment.
Lands wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lands is one step ahead there.
Lands is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lands won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here. #T2#
Lands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler looking to control.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Lands throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Lands landing with the ground and pound.
Lands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lands throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lands shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Wheeler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lands.
Wheeler has hold of Lands's hands but Lands slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lands throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Lands prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Lands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
Lands prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Lands lands strikes from half guard.
Lands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wheeler wants to control but Lands is keeping busy.
Wheeler wants to improve his position but Lands is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lands throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Lands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lands lands strikes from half guard.
Lands drops an elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Lands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lands throws a strike but Wheeler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lands passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lands is working away from the top position though.
Lands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Lands dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lands tries to bum rush Wheeler with a series of wild strikes but Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wheeler throwing a counter right hand but Lands manages to avoid it.
Lands throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Wheeler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lands misses with a takedown #TD#
and Wheeler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lands's guard.
Wheeler trying to control but Lands is working from the bottom.
Wheeler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lands is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lands is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Lands keeps moving.
Lands wants to stand up but Wheeler is controlling him.
Tanner Lands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Wheeler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Lands has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Wheeler.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheeler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lands controls his hands.
Wheeler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Lands.#TD#
Wheeler manages to pull guard.
Lands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lands's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Lands keeps moving.
Wheeler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lands wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Wheeler looking to sit in guard and control but Lands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wheeler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wheeler has momentary wrist control but Lands slips an elbow through the middle.
Lands throws a big right hand that misses.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Wheeler blocks nicely.
Lands postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Lands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wheeler controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lands with a poor takedown
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Wheeler counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lands is looking for a sweep.
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 Ryan Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheeler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lands drives through with a takedown into Wheeler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lands throws a big elbow that misses.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
Lands works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lands throwing strikes from guard but Wheeler blocks nicely.
Lands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Wheeler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Lands, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##TD#
Wheeler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lands is trying to defend but Wheeler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler throwing shots but Lands is blocking nicely.
Wheeler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lands is staying active underneath Wheeler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Lands is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wheeler.
Lands is trying to control but can't.
Lands works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lands has control of Wheeler's left arm, preventing Wheeler from doing any damage.
Wheeler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lands works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Wheeler is looking to stall here but Lands recovers full guard.
Lands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheeler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lands keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lands is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wheeler throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wheeler throws a strike but Lands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lands works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Ryan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lands is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.
Lands landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Ryan Wheeler.
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 William Peck scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Tanner Lands!
Tanner Lands wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with No Pai, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Wheeler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wheeler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wheeler controlling the action here.
Wheeler prevents No Pai from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Wheeler seems content to control.
Wheeler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wheeler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wheeler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Wheeler prevents No Pai from standing back up.
Wheeler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wheeler landing shots from mount.
Wheeler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wheeler looking to finish No Pai with some ground and pound. This is bad for No Pai!#T2#
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
Wheeler unloading with bombs!
Wheeler lands a couple of good shots and No Pai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Wheeler working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wheeler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wheeler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Wheeler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but No Pai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
No Pai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wheeler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wheeler throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
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.
No Pai wants to get back to his feet.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Wheeler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can No Pai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
No Pai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
No Pai is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
That's time! No Pai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No Pai misses with an uppercut.
No Pai scores with the left hand. Wheeler knows he should have avoided that one.
No Pai connects with a single shot there.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from No Pai.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from No Pai.
No Pai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wheeler. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
No Pai connects with a nice looking jab.
No Pai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No Pai doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheeler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Pai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No Pai with a jab.
A lazy left from No Pai finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Wheeler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming No Pai to the mat! No Pai manages to get full guard. #T1#
Wheeler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
No Pai wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheeler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wheeler connects with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler stays in close to No Pai's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Wheeler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No Pai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No Pai misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Wheeler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
No Pai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wheeler manages to mount him!
No Pai is trying to stand.#T3#
Wheeler controlling from mount.
Wheeler is landing with some decent strikes but No Pai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wheeler looking to control and managing it successfully.
No Pai is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns No Pai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wheeler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. No Pai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Wheeler controlling from mount.
The referee warns No Pai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wheeler controlling his opponent.
Wheeler lands a big elbow.
Wheeler controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Wheeler is working for a guillotine from mount but No Pai frees his head quite easily.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wheeler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. No Pai was covering up waiting for the punch and Wheeler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
No Pai being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler prevents No Pai from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wheeler scoring with some ground and pound.
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. #T1#
Wheeler is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wheeler.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches No Pai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
No Pai wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is dominant here and he's now got No Pai's back!#T2##SUB2#
Wheeler tightening his grip on No Pai, looking for the choke.
Wheeler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of No Pai's body.
No Pai is trying to stand back up.
Vem No Pai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for the choke from the back position but No Pai is controlling his hands well.
Wheeler cracks No Pai with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing No Pai from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
No Pai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
No Pai is taking damage to the body and head.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler biding his time, looking for the opening.
No Pai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Wheeler is riding his opponent, not letting No Pai buck him off.
Wheeler lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wheeler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wheeler lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Wheeler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wheeler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften No Pai up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
No Pai showing good submission defense here.
Ryan Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can No Pai hold on?! Wheeler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wheeler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ryan Wheeler!
Ryan Wheeler wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Ryan Wheeler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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