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Event:
SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
T Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wheeler.
T Bone throws a shot to the body.
Wheeler fails to land the takedown.
T Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler closes the distance looking to clinch
and T Bone counters with a one-two to the body.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown but T Bone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheeler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
T Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wheeler tries to clinch there but T Bone circles away.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by T Bone.
Wheeler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wheeler misses with a takedown #CL#
and T Bone moves into the clinch.#BC#
T Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Wheeler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from T Bone finds it's way round the side to connect with Wheeler's head.
Scotty T Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheeler tries to clinch there but T Bone circles away.
A quick step to the side and T Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
T Bone stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with T Bone but T Bone pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
T Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Wheeler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
T Bone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
T Bone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with T Bone, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes T Bone against the cage but T Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from T Bone misses the target.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and T Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wheeler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
T Bone swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wheeler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by T Bone.
T Bone tests Wheeler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wheeler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wheeler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
T Bone misses with a straight left.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
T Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like T Bone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
enabling T Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Wheeler is looking to land body kicks.
As Wheeler tries to get set, T Bone tries to push him back and clinch up but Wheeler manages to avoid the attempt.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from T Bone misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scotty T Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
T Bone lands with a nice combination. Wheeler backs away looking to recover.
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt.
As Wheeler looks to move away, T Bone throws a big counter combo but Wheeler just gets out of the way.#T1#
T Bone misses with a straight right.
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
T Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wheeler sprawls and moves away.
Wheeler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up but T Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by T Bone's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
T Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wheeler.
T Bone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown but T Bone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheeler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
T Bone punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Wheeler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wheeler shoots for a takedown but T Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
T Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wheeler's hands.
T Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wheeler at a distance.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
T Bone scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nice takedown defense from T Bone. No joy for Wheeler on that attempt.
T Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from T Bone.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from T Bone.#ROC#Wheeler is rocked!#T3#
Wheeler dives in and grabs T Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. T Bone pushes down on Wheeler's head and hops out.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and T Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can T Bone finish him?
T Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
T Bone sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wheeler's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wheeler's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty T Bone! |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wheeler shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knox.
Knox working away.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wheeler wants to control but Knox passes into side.
Knox tries to stand but Wheeler is controlling his head. #T1#
Wheeler tries to control but Knox manages to take his back.
Knox seems like he's trying to stand.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knox biding his time, controlling Wheeler.
Wheeler wants to control his opponent's hands but Knox gets his hands free.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Wheeler rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
Knox nearly escaped from the position there.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knox controlling the positon.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Knox is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wheeler wants to escape the position.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Wheeler is really stuck here.
Knox biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but Knox has full control of the position and if anything, Wheeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knox is trying to stand.
Wheeler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Knox is trying to stand.
Knox controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wheeler darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Wheeler into the cage.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Knox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Wheeler is stalling here. Knox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wheeler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knox working away.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his arm.
Wheeler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Wheeler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wheeler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wheeler stops Knox from standing up.
Wheeler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Wheeler throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wheeler looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wheeler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wheeler is defended easily by Knox.
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Wheeler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheeler.
Wheeler leaves Knox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheeler, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knox.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Wheeler has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Knox 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.
Wheeler attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox looking for a takedown.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Wheeler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Knox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheeler's guard.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Knox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wheeler is proving hard to escape from.
Wheeler is looking to stand up but Knox isn't so interested in that idea.
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Marcus Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
Wheeler pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Wheeler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knox is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
#TD2#
Knox pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Miles Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Wheeler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Wheeler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Knox!
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Dan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.#CL2#
Wheeler drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Wheeler prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Wheeler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wheeler is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wheeler down to the mat. Wheeler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wheeler clinches.
Jones jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Wheeler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wheeler is defended easily by Jones.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
No luck for Wheeler with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wheeler defends well and Jones ends up having to push Wheeler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wheeler tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wheeler prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wheeler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Wheeler can't get the takedown.
Wheeler stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Wheeler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wheeler has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wheeler smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Wheeler
Jones stalling.
Wheeler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T5#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Wheeler won't allow it.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is stalling here. Wheeler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wheeler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Wheeler#T8#
Jones regains half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy.
Wheeler prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB2#
Wheeler seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Wheeler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones controlling the position.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T10#
Jones wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheeler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (4) Wheeler
Jones trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard. #T11#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones 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.
Wheeler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
Wheeler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wheeler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wheeler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Wheeler
Wheeler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (9) Wheeler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Wheeler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler controls the position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Wheeler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T14##SUB2#
Wheeler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to bench press Wheeler off him but Wheeler keeps the position.
Wheeler is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wheeler wins on points by 9 to 4.
Marcus Wheeler is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Wheeler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Nutz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Nutz gets a clinch.
Nutz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wheeler is defending well.
Nutz fails to pull guard.
Marcus Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
Nutz wants a takedown.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Nutz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nutz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wheeler after a bit of a struggle.
Nutz tries to pull guard but Wheeler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wheeler prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wheeler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nutz wants to take the fight to the mat but Wheeler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Wheeler jumps guard.
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.#T1#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Nutz
Wheeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wheeler slips nicely into half guard.
Nutz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Wheeler is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz gets full guard.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wheeler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wheeler defends it easily.
Wheeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wheeler advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Wheeler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is looking to control Wheeler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?#T5#
Nutz controlling the position well.
Wheeler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz gets full guard.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Wheeler won't allow Nutz to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nutz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wheeler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nutz. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Nutz
Wheeler takes a little break here. Nutz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Wheeler is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Wheeler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz wants to control but Wheeler postures up.
Nutz tries to buck Wheeler off but Wheeler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nutz being controlled for a moment.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Nutz is looking to control Wheeler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Wheeler wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Wheeler trying to advance position but Nutz counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Nutz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nutz 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.#T11##SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Wheeler defends easily.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheeler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (5) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Wheeler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Wheeler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wheeler (9) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (12) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Wheeler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nutz is surviving well by controlling Wheeler's body position as best he can. #T14#
Nutz wants to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nutz wants to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler controlling from mount.
Nutz prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wheeler takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Marcus Wheeler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Whole Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sophus Antias!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Antias misses with a takedown #TD#
and Wheeler counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Antias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antias keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Antias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Antias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wheeler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wheeler slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Wheeler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Antias
Antias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Antias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Antias looking for a guillotine here but Wheeler defends easily.
#SUB2#
Antias looking for a guillotine here but Wheeler defends easily.
#T2#
Wheeler trying to control but Antias is working from the bottom.
Wheeler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wheeler trying to control but Antias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Antias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wheeler stacks Antias on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wheeler! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (8) vs (0) Antias#T3#
Wheeler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antias keeps working.
Antias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Wheeler is trying to get an arm triangle but Antias is defending well.
Antias regains half guard.
Wheeler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Antias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler trying to control the action but Antias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions off his back.
Wheeler is pressing down on Antias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antias is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Antias actively working from the bottom here.
Antias wants to get back to full guard but Wheeler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (11) vs (0) Antias#T5#
Antias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wheeler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Antias keeps trying to improve his position.
Wheeler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Antias's shoulder. That is not cool.
Antias gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wheeler is working for a kimura here but Antias manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wheeler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (11) vs (2) Antias#SUB2#
Antias has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (13) vs (2) Antias#T6#
Antias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wheeler controls the pace.#SUB2#
Antias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wheeler stacks Antias on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wheeler! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (16) vs (2) Antias
Antias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Antias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antias defends it well. #SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Antias actively working from the bottom here.
Wheeler is keen to just control but Antias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Antias actively working from the bottom here.
Wheeler not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Antias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wheeler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (19) vs (2) Antias
Antias gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wheeler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler is pressing down on Antias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antias is holding on for now.
Wheeler is trying to control. Antias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Antias looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Antias is staying active underneath Wheeler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Antias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wheeler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Antias actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Antias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Wheeler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (22) vs (2) Antias
Wheeler looking to control but Antias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antias is trying desperately to improve position.
Wheeler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Antias to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wheeler (25) vs (2) Antias
Antias rolls, trying to escape but Wheeler keeps control of the position.
#T13##SUB#
Wheeler sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Antias taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Wheeler!
An out of breath Marcus Wheeler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Wheeler pulls Takahashi into guard.
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler has control of Takahashi's left arm, preventing Takahashi from doing any damage. #SUB#
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Takahashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Takahashi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wheeler has passed into half guard!
Wheeler slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Takahashi won't allow Wheeler to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wheeler seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Wheeler is controlling well.
Wheeler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takahashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Takahashi#T2#
Wheeler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheeler has a good base and remains in mount.
Takahashi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Wheeler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takahashi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wheeler has cracked it and Takahashi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wheeler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tischenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Wheeler
Tischenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wheeler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wheeler trying to keep a closed guard but Tischenko is proving a slippery customer.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Tischenko pushing down on Wheeler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tischenko is taking a breather. Wheeler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wheeler is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Wheeler is staying active underneath Tischenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wheeler trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeler gets full guard.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Tischenko pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Wheeler pulls Tischenko in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tischenko lying in Wheeler's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Wheeler decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tischenko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Wheeler!
A very excited looking Marcus Wheeler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with Lungfish, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes Lungfish against the cage but Lungfish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lungfish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lungfish takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
Lungfish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lungfish thinking.
Wheeler dives in and grabs Lungfish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lungfish pushes down on Wheeler's head and hops out.
Lungfish is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lungfish misses with an uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Lungfish moves out of range easily.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lungfish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lungfish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with Lungfish, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes Lungfish against the cage but Lungfish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungfish works over Wheeler's head and body with a nice combination.
Lungfish scores with a shot to the body.
Wheeler tries for a takedown but Lungfish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lungfish.
Lungfish throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Wheeler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wheeler.
A swing and a miss from Lungfish.
Lungfish misses with a wild combination.
Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Lungfish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lungfish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lungfish.
As Lungfish tries to get set, Wheeler tries to push him back and clinch up but Lungfish manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Wheeler has closed the distance and engaged Lungfish in a clinch.
Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lungfish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lungfish tries to break free but Wheeler pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Wheeler successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Lungfish wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lungfish wants to stand and escape but instead Wheeler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wheeler stays in close to Lungfish's body and controls the position.
Lungfish wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wheeler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wheeler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lungfish for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lungfish is looking to stand up but Wheeler isn't so interested in that idea.
Wheeler stays in close to Lungfish's body and controls the position.
Wheeler continues to stall.
Wheeler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lungfish wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wheeler manages to pass to side control. #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.#SU#
Wheeler decides to stand and escape the position.
Lungfish throws a good cross that connects.
Wheeler shoots and misses
and Lungfish counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from Lungfish.
Lungfish misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Wheeler clinches. #BC#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lungfish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lungfish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Lungfish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lungfish lands a two punch combo.
Wheeler fails with the takedown
and Lungfish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Lungfish will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lungfish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
Lungfish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Lungfish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Wheeler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lungfish circles away.
Lungfish takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler throws a quick counter head kick but Lungfish was just out of range.
Lungfish falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Wheeler counters by clinching up.
Wheeler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler jumps guard but Lungfish stands there with Wheeler around his waist. Wheeler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Lungfish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wheeler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lungfish up against the cage.
Wheeler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lungfish backwards.
Lungfish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Lungfish walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lungfish lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Lungfish misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lungfish throws a jab but it's blocked by Wheeler. #CL#
Wheeler has closed the distance and engaged Lungfish in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wheeler.
Lungfish prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lungfish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Lungfish scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wheeler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lungfish misses with a wild body shot.
Lungfish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lungfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Wheeler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wheeler. #T3#
Wheeler jumps guard but Lungfish stands there with Wheeler around his waist. Wheeler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lungfish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wheeler slows down the pace here.
Wheeler jumps guard but Lungfish stands there with Wheeler around his waist. Wheeler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Lungfish won't allow it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lungfish is trying to force a seperation but Wheeler has the dominant position.
Wheeler is pushing Lungfish up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wheeler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lungfish after a bit of a struggle.
Wheeler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lungfish is defending well for now.
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lungfish stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lungfish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Wheeler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wheeler jumps guard but Lungfish stands there with Wheeler around his waist. Wheeler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lungfish is trying to break free.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lungfish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lungfish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungfish letting Wheeler take a breather here.
Wheeler lands a body punch. #T1#
Wheeler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lungfish is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lungfish just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Wheeler jumps guard.
Wheeler pulls Lungfish in close to prevent any damage.
Lungfish wants to stand but Wheeler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Wheeler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lungfish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lungfish wants to stand and escape but instead Wheeler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Wheeler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lungfish wants to stand and escape but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##ES2#
Lungfish pushes Wheeler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lungfish takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler feinted with a counter takedown.
Lungfish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wheeler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wheeler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lungfish leaves Wheeler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lungfish takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
Lungfish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lungfish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheeler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lungfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wheeler is looking to score with low kicks.
Wheeler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lungfish unleashes a big counter combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wheeler defending well as Lungfish loads up on a big left hand.
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Lungfish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lungfish scores with a nice right hand.
Larry Lungfish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wheeler moves out of range as Lungfish strikes.
Wheeler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lungfish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lungfish. Those never looked like landing.
Lungfish throws a hook but Wheeler avoids it easily.
Wheeler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larry Lungfish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheeler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wheeler misses with the combination.
Lungfish looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wheeler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lungfish's waist but Lungfish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wheeler off to one side.
Lungfish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Larry Lungfish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lungfish misses with a wild combination.
As Lungfish looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Lungfish just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Lungfish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lungfish 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Lungfish! |
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Event:
KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Wheeler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wheeler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wheeler throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Wheeler misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Chai.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Chai misses.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai cracks Wheeler with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #T1#
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wheeler is out of range.
Wheeler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheeler.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Chai.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wheeler cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wheeler lands with a cross.
Wheeler lands a slapping body shot.
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai jabs Wheeler right on the nose. Wheeler blinks but takes it well.
Wheeler misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai throws a hook but Wheeler blocks it.
Chai misses with the combination.
#T3#
Wheeler staying out of range there.
Chai misses with a hook. Wheeler ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wheeler lands the left hand.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.#ROC#Wheeler is rocked!
Chai throws a monster overhand right that drops Wheeler! Chai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomahawk Chai!
Tomahawk Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheeler throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Donal moves into the clinch.
Donal misses with a body punch.
Wheeler looking to stall.
#BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler walks into a jab.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Donal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donal is looking to counter the offense by Wheeler and move into the clinch.
Donal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Donal duly obliges.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Donal's head but Donal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheeler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donal circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Donal misses the target.
Donal looks to clinch
letting Wheeler counter with a right hand.
Donal throws a leg kick which misses Wheeler's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheeler tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler misses with a body shot
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wheeler is out of range and Donal settles back down.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wheeler misses with a straight left.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Wheeler ducks down to avoid it.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Donal moves into the clinch.
A short right from Donal on the inside.
A short right from Wheeler.
Donal tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Donal back against the cage.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wheeler slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Donal breaks the clinch.
Donal misses with the body kick
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Donal misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheeler. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donal staying out of range there.
Donal with the inside leg kick.
Donal lands with a hook. Wheeler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Donal's head but Donal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wheeler tries to get set, Donal tries to push him back and clinch up but Wheeler manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donal connects with a crisp jab.
Donal looks to land a left hand but Wheeler moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donal misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Donal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wheeler smiles and moves away.
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donal throws out a leg kick but Wheeler moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donal moves out of range as Wheeler strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheeler. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal throws a right hand that misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Donal lunges at Wheeler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wheeler's hand.
Donal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Donal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wheeler takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.#CL#
Donal has managed to clinch.
Donal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Donal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Donal breaks the clinch.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Donal's body.
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Wheeler checks the leg kick.
Donal scores with the left hand. Wheeler knows he should have avoided that one.
Donal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donal misses with a leg kick.
Donal throws a solid leg kick but Wheeler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donal.
Wheeler cracks Donal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wheeler keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheeler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donal with a body shot.
Donal misses with a body shot.
Wheeler misses with a lunging right hand
and Donal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wheeler slips under a jab from Donal.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Donal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Donal's body.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donal staying out of range there.
Wheeler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheeler throws a sloppy body shot
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Wheeler coming out on top.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Wheeler ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler tests Donal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donal tried to score with a low kick but Wheeler checks it.
Donal ducks under a wild hook from Wheeler.
Donal is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Wheeler.
Wheeler moves out of range of the body kick from Donal.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wheeler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Donal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donal loads up on a big right hand but Wheeler slips the punch.
Donal throws a sloppy body shot
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Wheeler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wheeler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Wheeler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donal at a distance.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Donal's head but Donal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Donal thuds his right hand into Wheeler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wheeler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donal moves away from the strike by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a right hand that misses
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Donal slips the punch.
Donal misses with a body punch
and Wheeler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wheeler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Wheeler there.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donal momentarily.
Donal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wheeler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Donal avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donal.
Donal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wheeler's head.
Wheeler tries to move into range but Donal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wheeler throws an off balance right hand
and Donal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wheeler really felt that one!
Wheeler walks into a jab.
Wheeler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donal scores with a jab to the head.
Wheeler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donal tries to work over Wheeler's front leg with a kick but Wheeler checks it. #T4#
Wheeler misses with an uppercut.
Donal punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Donal throws a big shot that misses.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Donal's shoulder, as Donal tries to avoid the shot.
Wheeler staying out of range there.
Donal lands with a cross.
Donal thumps Wheeler with a low kick.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Donal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donal throws a front kick that sends Wheeler stumbling back into the cage.
Donal misses with a wild body shot.
Wheeler throws a counter combo.
Donal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elwyn Donal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wheeler throws a lazy uppercut
and Donal counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheeler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Donal! Wheeler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
After the fight, Elwyn Donal 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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Event:
KOP CAPS
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Wheeler blocks the leg kick.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with an outside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Khinchegashvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wheeler looks to land a left hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range nicely.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wheeler throws a shot from downtown. Khinchegashvili moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wheeler finds it's way round the side to connect with Khinchegashvili's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler misses with a looping left.
Wheeler avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a two punch combo.
Wheeler moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wheeler throws an off balance right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with an outside leg kick.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khinchegashvili moves away.
Wheeler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wheeler.
Wheeler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Khinchegashvili scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khinchegashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khinchegashvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Khinchegashvili to work.
Khinchegashvili tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Khinchegashvili back against the cage.
Khinchegashvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khinchegashvili blocking some punches.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khinchegashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wheeler's elbow.
Khinchegashvili tries a knee to the head but Wheeler blocks it.
Khinchegashvili has Wheeler pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler tries to work over Khinchegashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khinchegashvili tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wheeler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khinchegashvili lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wheeler.
Stalling in the clinch from Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Khinchegashvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Wheeler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khinchegashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khinchegashvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Wheeler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wheeler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Khinchegashvili dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wheeler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khinchegashvili throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Wheeler has been cut.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with a looping right.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Khinchegashvili misses its intended target.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Wheeler is rocked!#CL2#
Khinchegashvili forces Wheeler back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Wheeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khinchegashvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khinchegashvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing Wheeler back against the cage.
Wheeler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wheeler lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili lands a right hand. #T1#
Khinchegashvili presses Wheeler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from Wheeler.
Khinchegashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wheeler with a big uppercut! Wheeler tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler covers up and Khinchegashvili unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Khinchegashvili!
David Khinchegashvili is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
KOP EGOS
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Highwind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wheeler throws a jab when Highwind was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Highwind misses the target.
Highwind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Highwind misses.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.
Wheeler looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highwind manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Wheeler. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wheeler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wheeler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
Wheeler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wheeler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Wheeler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Highwind is just out of range.
Wheeler lands a nice hook to Highwind's body. Highwind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highwind misses with a two punch combination.
Highwind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Highwind misses.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Highwind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wheeler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheeler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wheeler tests Highwind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Highwind pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wheeler back to the cage. Highwind follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Highwind throws a jab but it's blocked by Wheeler.
A combination from Highwind does no damage.
Wheeler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highwind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wheeler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler throws a sloppy body shot
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Highwind. Those never looked like landing.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Highwind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wheeler punishes Highwind's body with a nice straight punch.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
It looked like Highwind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wheeler moves forwards but Highwind connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Highwind misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Highwind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Highwind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Highwind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Highwind slips a straight right by Wheeler.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Highwind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Highwind. Beautiful body shot.
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Highwind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Wheeler finds it's target.
Wheeler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Highwind's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheeler looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highwind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler misses with the combination.
#T1#
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
Wheeler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Highwind throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Highwind doesn't seem bothered though.
Highwind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Highwind swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
Highwind misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wheeler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
#T2#
Highwind slips a jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Highwind.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highwind has time to react.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highwind on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Highwind throws a lazy right hand but Wheeler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheeler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Highwind misses the shot to the body.
Highwind misses with a hook to the body
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Highwind's body.
A shot to the body from Highwind misses
and Wheeler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Highwind slips under a jab from Wheeler.
Highwind scores with a jab. Wheeler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Highwind misses with a combination
enabling Wheeler to counter with a crisp jab.
Highwind swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wheeler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Highwind throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.
Wheeler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highwind misses with a jab to the body
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Highwind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
A left and a right from Highwind both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highwind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Wheeler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Highwind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Highwind moves forwards but Wheeler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wheeler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highwind throws out the jab.
A jab from Highwind misses.
Wheeler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wheeler.
Highwind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highwind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highwind.
Highwind throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Highwind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highwind looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.
Wheeler moves out of range as Highwind strikes.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highwind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheeler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Highwind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Highwind throws a sloppy body shot
and Highwind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Highwind.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Highwind slips the punch.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Highwind throws a hook but Wheeler blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.#T1#
Wheeler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Highwind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wheeler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Highwind sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler lands with a straight right. Highwind didn't see that one coming.
Highwind works the jab nicely.
Highwind cracks a nice hook into Wheeler's ribs.
Highwind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highwind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highwind thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler misses with a hook. Highwind ducked under it nicely.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Wheeler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wheeler cracks Highwind with an open hand slap.
Highwind misses with a wild combination.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Wheeler.
Wheeler catches Highwind with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Highwind is rocked!
Wheeler is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Highwind flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Highwind is out cold! Wheeler holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marcus Wheeler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Dickons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Dickons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wheeler trying to control the position.
Dickons is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dickons with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wheeler as he avoids it easily.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickons shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Dickons 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.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Dickons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Wheeler.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Dickons's body.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Wheeler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickons.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
Dickons is working for takedown but Wheeler is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons wants a takedown.
Wheeler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wheeler can't break the clinch.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Dickons has Wheeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dickons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wheeler did well to prevent Dickons getting side control.
Wheeler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dickons tries to score a body lock takedown but Wheeler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickons blocks a body shot from Wheeler.
Dickons 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.
Dickons goes for a takedown attempt but Wheeler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickons is breathing heavily.
Wheeler lands an overhand right.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Dickons avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wheeler's guard.#T4#
Wheeler is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickons's guard. #REVB#
Wheeler won't allow Dickons to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dickons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler passes Dickons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Dickons pushes Wheeler off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Wheeler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wheeler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dickons shoots in but Wheeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickons thinking.
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickons misses with a takedown
letting Wheeler counter with a right hand.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons fails with the takedown
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wheeler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickons momentarily.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wheeler cracks Dickons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Dickons.
Wheeler connects with a looping right hand.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickons misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Marcus Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheeler scores with a nice right hand.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dickons.
Wheeler tests Dickons's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Dickons is rocked!
Dickons swings widly with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a crisp right that sends Dickons to the canvas! Wheeler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jukkis takes the fight into the clinch.
Jukkis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wheeler is trying to break the clinch but Jukkis has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jukkis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Wheeler throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukkis.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Jukkis lands with a short shot to the head.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukkis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukkis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukkis tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wheeler tries to circle away but Jukkis has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukkis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukkis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
Jukkis misses with the head strike.
Wheeler blocks an uppercut.
Jukkis misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Wheeler is trying to push Jukkis away but Jukkis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jukkis has Wheeler pressed against the cage.
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukkis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukkis cracks Wheeler with a nice body shot.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Jukkis.
Jukkis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
A short left from Jukkis.
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Jukkis stalling.
Jukkis swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukkis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
Wheeler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukkis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jukkis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukkis.
Wheeler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wheeler.
Jukkis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wheeler controls his hands.
Jukkis lands a body shot.
Jukkis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukkis lands a body shot.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukkis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wheeler misses with some punches.
Jukkis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jukkis.
Jukkis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler tries to break free but Jukkis pushes him back against the cage.
Jukkis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukkis scores with a shot to the side of Wheeler's head.
Jukkis lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukkis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jukkis struggles to land a body shot inside as Wheeler controls his hands.
#BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukkis tries to clinch there but Wheeler circles away.
Jukkis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jukkis.
Wheeler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukkis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wheeler with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jukkis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Jukkis avoids it with no problem.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukkis moves away.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukkis. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukkis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wheeler works Jukkis's body with a nice hook.
Jukkis tries to clinch but Wheeler is having none of it.
Wheeler drops his hands momentarily and Jukkis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jukkis misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Jukkis moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Wheeler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jukkis fails to land.
Jukkis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukkis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukkis blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wheeler scores with a hook to the body.
Wheeler tries to circle away but Jukkis has him pinned against the cage.
Wheeler tries to throw a body punch but Jukkis avoids it by throwing Wheeler back against the cage.
Jukkis pushes Wheeler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Wheeler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Jukkis loads up on a big right hand but Wheeler slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allu Jukkis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukkis throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
Jukkis misses the shot to the body.
Jukkis walks into a left hand.
Wheeler lands a head shot.
Jukkis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jukkis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jukkis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukkis thows a body kick. Wheeler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Allu Jukkis is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Jukkis throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukkis misses with the body kick
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Jukkis lands a really nice looking cross but Wheeler seems unphased.
Jukkis throws a series of punches but Wheeler avoids them all with ease.
Wheeler misses with a looping left.
Jukkis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Wheeler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukkis at a distance.
Jukkis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jukkis punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukkis scores with a jab to the head.
Jukkis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jukkis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wheeler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukkis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukkis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wheeler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukkis throws a hook but Wheeler blocks it.
Jukkis moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukkis throws a lazy body kick
and Wheeler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Jukkis is rocked!
Jukkis misses with a lunging right hand
and Wheeler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 15
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Pereira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pereira is in Wheeler's guard.
Pereira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wheeler is letting Pereira control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wheeler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pereira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheeler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wheeler, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Wheeler is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wheeler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wheeler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Pereira has hold of Wheeler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wheeler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pereira cranks the arm and Wheeler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wheeler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Guilherme Pereira! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 7
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Taamasa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamasa slips a jab from Wheeler.
Taamasa is looking to slow Wheeler down with leg kicks.
Wheeler avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taamasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taamasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Taamasa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taamasa looks for the body kick but Wheeler saw that one coming.
Wheeler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Taamasa moves into range and clinches up with Wheeler.
Wheeler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taamasa misses with a knee to the head.
Taamasa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wheeler avoids it.
Wheeler is trying to break the clinch but Taamasa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamasa tries to land a knee to the head but Wheeler blocks with his arms.
Wheeler can't break the clinch.
Wheeler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wheeler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taamasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wheeler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mito Taamasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Taamasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Taamasa looks for the body kick but Wheeler saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a body punch but Taamasa moves out of range.
Taamasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Wheeler there.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Taamasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Taamasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Taamasa misses with a kick to the body.
Wheeler misses with a hook.
Taamasa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Wheeler blocks the leg kick.
Taamasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheeler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taamasa throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily. #T2#
Taamasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wheeler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Mito Taamasa has been cut.
Wheeler blocks a head kick by Taamasa.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Taamasa avoids it with no problem.
Taamasa walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taamasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taamasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheeler.
A head kick misses from Taamasa.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamasa misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Taamasa drives through and clinches with Wheeler against the cage.
Wheeler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taamasas head.
Taamasa scores a nice knee to the body.
Taamasa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wheeler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Taamasa lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taamasa obliges.
Wheeler looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, Taamasa throws an elbow but misses.
Taamasa blocking some punches.
Taamasa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler is struggling to control the position.
Wheeler avoiding damage as Taamasa throws knees to the body.
Wheeler leaning against his opponent.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wheeler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taamasa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taamasa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wheeler is defending well for now.
Taamasa tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taamasa working Wheeler over with knees to the body.
Wheeler blocks the elbow strike.
Wheeler tries to work over Taamasa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Taamasa lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Marcus Wheeler has been cut.
Taamasa landing knees to the body.
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!
Taamasa lands a nice knee to the body.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taamasa obliges.
Taamasa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taamasa lands a knee to the body.
Taamasa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wheeler's defenses.
Taamasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taamasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wheeler is looking to break free of the clinch but Taamasa has double underhooks.
Wheeler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wheeler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taamasa obliges.
Taamasa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wheeler wants to get back to striking at distance but Taamasa won't allow it.
Taamasa lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mito Taamasa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taamasa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wheeler throws a hook but Taamasa avoids it easily.
Taamasa tries to counter by clinching up but Wheeler breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Taamasa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wheeler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taamasa.
Taamasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
Taamasa misses with a looping left.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Wheeler misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheeler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taamasa takes one to the chin there.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taamasa on the side of the head.
Wheeler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taamasa.
Taamasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Taamasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taamasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheeler.
Taamasa moves in looking to clinch but Wheeler pushes him off.
Wheeler misses with a straight right.
Wheeler checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Wheeler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taamasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Taamasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taamasa takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Wheeler tries to keep at a distance but Taamasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Wheeler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taamasa's hands.
Taamasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Taamasa throws a wild body kick that Wheeler sees coming a mile off.
Taamasa doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheeler circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Wheeler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Wheeler.
Taamasa misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taamasa throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wheeler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taamasa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taamasa tries to clinch up but Wheeler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Taamasa moves into the clinch.
Wheeler wants to break free but Taamasa has control.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Wheeler avoiding damage as Taamasa throws knees to the body.
Taamasa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheeler blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
Taamasa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wheeler.
Taamasa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taamasa misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler managing to block the knees to the body from Taamasa.
Wheeler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taamasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Wheeler avoids the damage to the body.
Wheeler is trying to push Taamasa away but Taamasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taamasa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheeler blocks it with crossed arms.
Taamasa working Wheeler over with knees to the body.
Taamasa misses with a body punch.
Mito Taamasa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taamasa missing with knees to the body.
Taamasa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wheeler is defending well for now.#T4#
Wheeler lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taamasa obliges.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Taamasa.
Taamasa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wheeler is trying to push Taamasa away but Taamasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wheeler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taamasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Wheeler avoids the damage to the body.
Taamasa missing with knees to the body.
Taamasa pushes off an throws an elbow but Wheeler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wheeler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheeler is trying to force a seperation but Taamasa has the dominant position.
Taamasa lands an elbow inside that Wheeler shrugs off.
Taamasa pushes off an throws an elbow but Wheeler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taamasa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wheeler avoids it.
Wheeler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taamasa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wheeler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mito Taamasa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Taamasa is looking to land body kicks.
Taamasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheeler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taamasa throws a push kick but Wheeler slaps the foot to one side.
Wheeler keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheeler misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wheeler blocks the body kick.
Taamasa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wheeler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Wheeler.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Taamasa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Taamasa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wheeler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wheeler swats away the attempt to clinch by Taamasa.#T1#
Taamasa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taamasa wants to clinch.
Taamasa lands a head kick. Wheeler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taamasa throws a body kick that misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler throws a body punch but Taamasa moves out of range.
Taamasa scores with a head kick. Wheeler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wheeler throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Taamasa throws a body kick that misses.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Taamasa avoids it with no problem.
Taamasa misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Wheeler finds it's target.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Taamasa is looking to clinch but Wheeler is avoiding it.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamasa manages to avoid it.
Taamasa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wheeler avoids it.
A big left from Taamasa misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taamasa moves away from the strike by Wheeler.
Taamasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Taamasa misses.
Wheeler cracks Taamasa with an open hand slap.
Taamasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.#T3#
Wheeler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taamasa misses with a left hand
and Wheeler counters with a stiff right hand.
Taamasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wheeler punishes Taamasa's body with a nice straight punch.
Taamasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wheeler will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick from Taamasa misses.
Marcus Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wheeler punishes Taamasa's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheeler. Taamasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taamasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheeler lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Taamasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamasa slips a jab from Wheeler.
Taamasa tries to clinch
and Wheeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taamasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taamasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wheeler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taamasa throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Taamasa.
It looked like Taamasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler lands with a hook. Taamasa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taamasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taamasa is looking to counter the offense by Wheeler and move into the clinch.
Mito Taamasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taamasa throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taamasa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mito Taamasa! |
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