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Event:
SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wheeler.
Wheeler slows the pace down. #SU2#
Wheeler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wheeler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wheeler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuyama scores with a head kick. Wheeler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wheeler dodges the punch combination from Matsuyama.
#CL2#
Matsuyama tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matsuyama obliges.
Wheeler looks winded!
Matsuyama misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama works on Wheeler's body with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Wheeler has been cut.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuyama.
Matsuyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matsuyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wheeler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuyama scores with a knee to the head.
Matsuyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wheeler's face.
#ROC#Wheeler is rocked!
A knee to the head by Matsuyama.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuyama finish him?
Matsuyama lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuyama lands a good knee to the midsection. Wheeler won't want to take too many of those.
Matsuyama cracks Wheeler with a nice body shot.
Matsuyama working the clinch nicely. Wheeler is working for position but Matsuyama cracks him with a big knee to the head! Wheeler crumples up against the ropes and Matsuyama lands two more shots before the ref can save Wheeler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Daisuke Matsuyama!
A relieved looking Daisuke Matsuyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan Wheeler spoke after the fight, saying 'You know man, this fight game is tough. No excuses I will train harder and get back after it.'. |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Morales misses with a head kick.
Michael Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales lands a body shot.
Wheeler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wheeler shoots in for a double leg but Morales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Wheeler pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Morales moves out of range easily.
Wheeler throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Wheeler does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheeler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheeler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wheeler wants it to stay on the feet.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Wheeler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Wheeler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler checks a leg kick nicely.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense.
Morales attempts a counter takedown but Wheeler avoids it well and moves away.
Morales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Wheeler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Wheeler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Wheeler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Morales actively working from the bottom here.
Wheeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Wheeler decides to return to a standing position.
Morales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Wheeler manages to pull guard.
Morales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wheeler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Morales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wheeler controls the pace.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Morales is trying to keep Wheeler in close.
#T4#
Wheeler is stalling in the full guard.
Wheeler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morales's guard.
Wheeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Wheeler decides to stand and escape the position.
Morales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Wheeler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Morales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morales wants to land a leg kick but Wheeler is out of range.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales tries to clinch up but Wheeler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wheeler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Wheeler. Those never looked like landing.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Wheeler throws a good cross that connects.
Morales misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Morales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morales wants to clinch.
Wheeler is looking for the big counter here.
Morales throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wheeler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Morales counters by clinching up.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Morales walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Wheeler swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Wheeler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morales fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Wheeler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Morales shoots in but Wheeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Wheeler manages to break the clinch.
Morales 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.
Morales blocks a head kick by Wheeler.
A head kick misses from Morales.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Wheeler as Morales shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Wheeler. #CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
#T4#
Morales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morales sets himself, and Wheeler steps forward looking for the clinch! Morales avoids it this time.
Morales closes the distance and clinches up with Wheeler, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes Wheeler against the cage but Wheeler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Wheeler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wheeler with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales fails to land the takedown.
Wheeler with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wheeler has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wheeler with a nice cross.
Morales looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheeler.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wheeler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morales throws a low kick but Wheeler moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler is pressed up against the cage. Morales 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. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wheeler breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Morales takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wheeler.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheeler, which made it look bad.
A solid body kick from Wheeler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wheeler dives in and grabs Morales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes down on Wheeler's head and hops out.#T2#
Morales misses with a low kick.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
And Wheeler tries to counter it with a takedown but Morales pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Michael Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.
Morales fails to pull guard.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wheeler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Wheeler pulls guard successfully.
Wheeler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler trying to keep a closed guard but Morales is proving a slippery customer.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales trying to move into half guard but instead Wheeler has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Michael Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Wheeler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wheeler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wheeler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wheeler!
A relieved looking Ryan 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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