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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wheeler enables Marakmanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wheeler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler is fighting to break Marakmanov's control of his arms but Marakmanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakmanov looks winded!
Wheeler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Marakmanov is retaining full guard.
Marakmanov pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
Wheeler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marakmanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Wheeler throws a big elbow that misses.
Wheeler stays in close to Marakmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wheeler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marakmanov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marakmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wheeler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marakmanov.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wheeler sprawls well. Wheeler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Marakmanov moves out of range.
Marakmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Videl Marakmanov.
Wheeler tests Marakmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wheeler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marakmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a head kick that half lands.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Marakmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to avoid it but Marakmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheeler to the ground. Wheeler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Marakmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marakmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Wheeler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wheeler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wheeler.
Marakmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wheeler.
Wheeler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.
Wheeler stalks Marakmanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marakmanov's face. Marakmanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Marakmanov avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Videl Marakmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Wheeler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Wheeler darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wheeler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marakmanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marakmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler controls Marakmanov momentarily but Marakmanov frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Marakmanov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marakmanov has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marakmanov's guard.#REVR#
Marakmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheeler is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Wheeler drops back looking for a leg! Marakmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marakmanov manages to kick Wheeler off! Wheeler jumps back into Marakmanov's guard. #SU#
Wheeler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marakmanov, up you get!
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Marakmanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheeler falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Marakmanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T7#
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Marakmanov is keeping the position.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Marakmanov keeps moving.
Marakmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheeler content to stall in guard here. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marakmanov working a defensive guard but Wheeler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wheeler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wheeler working away.
Marakmanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wheeler dominates the positioning.
Wheeler wants to control but Marakmanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Wheeler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wheeler trying to control the action but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
Marakmanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marakmanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheeler is controlling him.
Marakmanov keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Marakmanov trying to control the position here.
Wheeler trying to control but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marakmanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wheeler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Marakmanov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Marakmanov gets tackled into the ropes by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.
Marakmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wheeler pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat.
#T2#
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet but Marakmanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wheeler pulls Marakmanov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Marakmanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wheeler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marakmanov's guard.
Wheeler advances to half guard.
Wheeler is trying to control the action in half guard but Marakmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wheeler trying to mount his opponent but Marakmanov defends it.
Ryan Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wheeler is trying to control. Marakmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wheeler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marakmanov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Wheeler!
After winning the bout, Ryan 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:
SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Marakmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuyama sprawls well. Matsuyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marakmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuyama.
A low kick from Matsuyama is predictable there
and Marakmanov counters with a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Marakmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsuyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov shoots in but Matsuyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Videl Marakmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuyama thumps Marakmanov with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marakmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuyama, which made it look bad. #T1#
Marakmanov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Matsuyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuyama has a couple of punches blocked by Marakmanov.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama working Marakmanov over with knees to the body.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Videl Marakmanov has been cut.
Matsuyama lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuyama pushes Marakmanov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Matsuyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marakmanov's brow.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Marakmanov avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the ropes.
Marakmanov is working for takedown but Matsuyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Matsuyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuyama with a knee to the head.
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matsuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marakmanov managing to block the knees to the body from Matsuyama.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marakmanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Matsuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Matsuyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuyama.
A short left from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marakmanov.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marakmanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matsuyama misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Matsuyama.
Marakmanov dodges an elbow strike from Matsuyama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matsuyama obliges.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marakmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matsuyama prevents the takedown attempt.
#T5#
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marakmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Matsuyama darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.#T6#
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuyama missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands an elbow just above Marakmanov 's eye.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Marakmanov is rocked!
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Marakmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuyama jerks Marakmanov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Marakmanov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Matsuyama goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Matsuyama because Marakmanov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Daisuke Matsuyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Daisuke Matsuyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Marakmanov gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
It looked like Marakmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivera.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marakmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Marakmanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marakmanov wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marakmanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Marakmanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marakmanov. #SUB#
Marakmanov is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Marakmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Marakmanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rivera is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Marakmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Marakmanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Videl Marakmanov! |
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