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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 1119 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Reece Gregory (ranked 145 p4p, 330 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reece Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregory did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off in order to stand up. Frost Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gregory's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gregory is looking for a sweep.
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is staying tight to Gregory's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gregory trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
Frost in side control, throwing shots but Gregory defends.
That's two 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.
Frost decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gregory to his feet.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Gregory avoids it well and moves away.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory working hard to break the clinch.
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost jumps guard but Gregory stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.
Gregory is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Frost avoids the head kick by Gregory.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Gregory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Gregory is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is not content to let Gregory control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants the takedown. Gregory is fighting it off but Frost persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregory's guard against the cage.
Gregory scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gregory avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to clinch
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost controlling from side mount.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost decides to stand up.
Gregory tried to score with a low kick but Frost checks it.
Gregory throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Gregory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregory stuffs the takedown.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick.
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregory throws a shot to the body.
Jack Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregory tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Gregory gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Gregory looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frost scores with a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Gregory blocks nicely.
Gregory working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frost has passed into half guard!
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost drops an elbow to the side of Gregory's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frost slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregory.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregory tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Gregory is blocking nicely.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Gregory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost wants to finish this one by submission but Gregory is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frost.
Frost landing punches.
Frost throws some wild stikes that Gregory manages to avoid easily.
Gregory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frost prevents Gregory from getting the reversal.
Frost avoids the attempt from Gregory to control.
Frost misses with a head shot.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gregory is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gregory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frost trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Frost postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost trying to control the position but Gregory is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost stands up.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregory can do to turn this around?
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frost manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregory postures up.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gregory presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Frost can't get the takedown.
Gregory manages to pull guard.
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregory, up you get!
Gregory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Gregory is pressed up against the cage. Frost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gregory down to the mat. Gregory avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gregory slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregory, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.
Frost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost had his way with Reece Gregory in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Gregory closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost is trying to stand.
Frost wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Frost moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Gregory works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Gregory is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Gregory in a clinch.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pulls guard successfully.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gregory manages to get himself to full guard.
Gregory manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gregory postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gregory, into his guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reece Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Frost!
Jack Frost retains his lightweight title!
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