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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Wheeler dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Wheeler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Wheeler isn't so interested in that idea.
Wheeler controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wheeler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Wheeler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wheeler slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Wheeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz pushes Wheeler off looking to stand but Wheeler dives back in and keeps control.
Wheeler controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Wheeler decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wheeler distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wheeler controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Wheeler drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Wheeler off! Wheeler jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SU2#
Wheeler stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well. #T3##TD2#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Wheeler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Wheeler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wheeler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz. #CL2#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Wheeler breaks from the clinch.
Diaz stalks Wheeler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wheeler's face. Wheeler staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Wheeler closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#BC2#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wheeler clinches.
Wheeler digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Wheeler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Wheeler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Wheeler is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #T4##SU2#
Wheeler decides to stand back up. Wheeler steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.#TD2#
Wheeler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Wheeler finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Wheeler gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Wheeler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler advances position into side control!
Wheeler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Wheeler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Wheeler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wheeler clinches. #BC2#
Wheeler breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Wheeler counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Wheeler gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wheeler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
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.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wheeler has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Wheeler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wheeler pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Wheeler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Wheeler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheeler pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Wheeler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wheeler showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheeler prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wheeler working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wheeler is taking a breather. Diaz 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.#SUB2#
Wheeler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wheeler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Wheeler works his way into full mount!
Wheeler controlling his opponent.
Wheeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wheeler landing shots from mount.
Wheeler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wheeler with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wheeler controlling from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Wheeler has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wheeler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU2#
Wheeler stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wheeler tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wheeler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Wheeler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wheeler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Wheeler decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wheeler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Diaz is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wheeler to get the leverage.
Wheeler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz! #SUB2#
Wheeler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Wheeler.
Wheeler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wheeler lands a couple of good shots and Diaz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheeler controls the action.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wheeler controls the action.#SUB2#
Wheeler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wheeler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.#SUB2#
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Diaz is trapped and Wheeler is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wheeler's arms.
Wheeler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz trying to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in full control for now.
Wheeler controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Wheeler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diaz is trying to stand back up.
Wheeler biding his time, controlling Diaz. #SUB2#
Wheeler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diaz is defending well though. Wheeler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Wheeler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diaz is defending well though. Wheeler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wheeler's arms. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Wheeler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wheeler keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Wheeler has full control of the position and if anything, Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wheeler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
#SUB2#
Wheeler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Wheeler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Wheeler! |
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