PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AXEL WHEELER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. WHEELER is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: If you want blood(You got it) by AC/DC. AXEL WHEELER will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Betoli
vs
WHEELER

195 cm
28
282 lbs
24 - 6 - 0

220 cm
24
269 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AXEL WHEELER!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WHEELER misses with a wild combination.

Betoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
WHEELER pushes Betoli off looking to stand but Betoli dives back in and keeps control.

Betoli is looking for a kimura here.
WHEELER is trying to stand back up but Betoli is controlling him
Betoli is looking to stall here but WHEELER recovers full guard.
Betoli stops WHEELER from standing up.
Betoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Betoli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and WHEELER dives on top into guard.
WHEELER wants to stand and escape but instead Betoli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Betoli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Betoli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Betoli stops WHEELER from standing up.
Betoli wants to pass the guard but WHEELER is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WHEELER is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
WHEELER wants to stand and escape but Betoli is having none of it.

Betoli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
WHEELER doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
WHEELER scores with a jab to the jaw.
AXEL WHEELER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

WHEELER gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
WHEELER wants to stand up but Betoli is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to pass the guard.

Betoli drops back looking for a leg! WHEELER is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and WHEELER manages to kick Betoli off! Betoli jumps back into WHEELER's guard.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
WHEELER is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Betoli is controlling him.
Betoli passes WHEELER's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Betoli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but WHEELER sees it coming and defends easily.

Betoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, WHEELER has managed to free his arm - good work.
WHEELER pushes Betoli off looking to stand but Betoli dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER is staying active underneath Betoli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
WHEELER pushes Betoli off looking to stand but Betoli dives back in and keeps control.
WHEELER is not content to let Betoli control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - WHEELER looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from WHEELER as Betoli shoots in.
WHEELER fails with an attempt to clinch.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts WHEELER as he jumps to the side.
WHEELER misses with a wild body shot.
WHEELER throws a body punch but Betoli moves out of range.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Betoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by WHEELER.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - WHEELER looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betoli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. WHEELER tries to avoid it but Betoli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag WHEELER to the ground. WHEELER escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WHEELER stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and WHEELER wants it to stay on the feet.
WHEELER is looking to clinch.
Betoli fails with a takedown attempt.
WHEELER cracks Betoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Betoli walks into a jab.

It looks like Mario Betoli has been cut.

WHEELER closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
WHEELER lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WHEELER lands with a light punch inside.
WHEELER misses with a punch on the inside.
Betoli blocks the elbow strike.
WHEELER is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AXEL WHEELER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

WHEELER cracks Betoli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Betoli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can WHEELER finish him?
Betoli drops his hands momentarily and WHEELER takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
WHEELER is looking to clinch.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.

WHEELER feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Betoli sprawling to the canvas! Betoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can WHEELER finish him?!

Betoli is rocked!
WHEELER is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WHEELER tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.
WHEELER tries to clinch up but Betoli circles away and keeps his distance.

WHEELER fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betoli, pushing him back against the cage.
WHEELER misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Betoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
WHEELER has a couple of punches blocked by Betoli.
WHEELER tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Betoli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. WHEELER smiles and moves away.
WHEELER tries to clinch up but Betoli circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WHEELER doesn't manage to clinch there - Betoli circles away.
Betoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. WHEELER sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Betoli has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WHEELER tries to clinch up.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Betoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Betoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
WHEELER jabs Betoli right on the nose. Betoli blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for WHEELER.
Betoli has a takedown stuffed.

Betoli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. WHEELER looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
WHEELER is trying to get back to his feet.

Betoli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER is pushing Betoli's head away, looking to escape. Betoli manages to hold on to the position though.
WHEELER is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Betoli tries for a kimura but WHEELER is defending well.
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!

Betoli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WHEELER is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
WHEELER pushes Betoli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Betoli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Betoli laying and praying for a moment but WHEELER takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Betoli is looking for a kimura here.
Betoli prevents WHEELER from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if WHEELER can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Betoli is trying to work for a kimura but WHEELER is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch but Betoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WHEELER fails in his attempt to clinch.

Betoli shoots in and bounces WHEELER off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Betoli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Betoli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
WHEELER wants to get back to his feet but Betoli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Betoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. WHEELER is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WHEELER is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AXEL WHEELER showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Betoli swats away the attempt to clinch by WHEELER.

WHEELER drops Betoli with a beautiful combination! Betoli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - WHEELER is looking for the KO!

WHEELER sends Betoli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! WHEELER is motioning to the referee to let Betoli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Betoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WHEELER wants to clinch up but Betoli keeps it at a distance.
Betoli seems to have got his legs back now.

Betoli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Betoli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Betoli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

WHEELER bucks up and throws Betoli to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Betoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Betoli keeps the fight on the outside.
WHEELER tries to clinch but Betoli is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betoli tries for a takedown but WHEELER sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Betoli moves away from the strike by WHEELER.

WHEELER moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WHEELER makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WHEELER fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from WHEELER.
Betoli looking for a takedown.
WHEELER misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from WHEELER.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from WHEELER.
WHEELER softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from WHEELER.
WHEELER stops a takedown attempt from Betoli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WHEELER misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from WHEELER - that landed with a thud.
WHEELER scores with a shot to the side of Betoli's head.
Betoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Betoli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. WHEELER just stands there and leans against the cage.
WHEELER lands a left hand.
WHEELER lands a nice shot to the body.
WHEELER scores with a nice hook to the head.
Betoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
WHEELER lands a shoulder strike.
WHEELER lands a body shot in the clinch.
WHEELER lands a nice elbow.
WHEELER fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Betoli goes for a takedown in the clinch but WHEELER prevents it.
WHEELER lands a left hand.
WHEELER lands a hook that snaps the head of Betoli backwards.
Betoli is trying to drag WHEELER to the mat but WHEELER just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by WHEELER.
WHEELER lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from WHEELER.
A nice left hand lands by WHEELER.
WHEELER lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betoli backwards.
WHEELER lands a shoulder strike.
WHEELER lands a right hand.
WHEELER throws a head punch that misses.
WHEELER lands with a right to the head.
WHEELER misses with a knee to the head.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, WHEELER just misses with a elbow thrown towards Betoli's brow.
WHEELER working aggressively here.
Betoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
WHEELER lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betoli backwards.
WHEELER fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betoli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. WHEELER avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
WHEELER with a knee to the head.
WHEELER lands with a left to the head.
WHEELER tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
WHEELER swings wildly with an uppercut but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
AXEL WHEELER seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betoli blocks an uppercut.
WHEELER presses Betoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
WHEELER lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WHEELER.

And that's the end of the fight!
AXEL 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AXEL WHEELER!