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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Wheels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wheels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wheels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wheels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wheels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Wheels in his guard.#REVB#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheels is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wheels is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheels trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wheels won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheels is one step ahead there. #ES#
Magomedov pushes Wheels off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Wheels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wheels manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Wheels's guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wheels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wheels is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Wheels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wheels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wheels is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Wheels moves into full guard.
Wheels keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Wheels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB##T2#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wheels controlling him for the moment.
Wheels trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov looking to control.
Wheels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to control but Wheels passes into half guard.
#T3#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheels on the ground.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Wheels has advanced to mount!
Wheels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Wheels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheels has a good base and remains in mount.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #T4#
Magomedov holds on to Wheels as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wheels avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Wheels has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Wheels pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wheels trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Larry Wheels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheels is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Wheels defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Wheels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheels.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wheels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wheels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheels gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Wheels! |
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