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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wells pinned against the cage. Wells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Kha's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kha throws a poor cross that misses
and Wells counters with a stiff right hand.
Kha shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Kha drags him back down.#SUB#
Wells is wriggling around trying to escape but Kha has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Wells taps out and Kha picks up the big win! Great work there by Kha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Un Kha!
A less than humble Un Kha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Verde looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Verde could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wells throws a body punch but Verde moves out of range.
Verde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Wells has been cut.
Verde scores with a jab.
Wells moves out of range of the strikes.
Verde punishes Wells's body with a nice straight punch.
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verde cracks Wells with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wells.
Wells is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verde.
Wells connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Verde to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Wells!
Kenny Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Wells cracks Young with a good jab.
Wells closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Stan Young has been cut.
Wells smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wells goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Wells.#KD#
Wells lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Young goes down! The ref sends Wells to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Young is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wells has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wells there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Wells has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Wells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Wells connects with the punch.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenny Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wells scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Young is rocked!
Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Wells finish him?
Young misses with a straight right.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wells takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Wells!
An out of breath Kenny Wells thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Kerr Vs Guerra
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Wells throws a nice looking combination but Petrescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wells moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Wells walks into a stiff left hand from Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wells takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Kenny Wells has been cut.
Nice jab there from Petrescu.
Petrescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wells! But no joy.
Petrescu misses with a hook. Wells ducked under it nicely.
Petrescu throws a looping overhand right but Wells ducks down to avoid it.
Wells looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wells swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu lands a two punch combo.
Petrescu throws a looping overhand right but Wells ducks down to avoid it.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wells throws out the jab.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Wells.#T1#
Wells throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrescu misses with a leg kick.
Petrescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Petrescu has been cut.
Petrescu tried to score with a low kick but Wells checks it.
Wells throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
Wells moves out of range as Petrescu strikes.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wells.
Petrescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wells on the side of the head.
Petrescu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wells throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Wells misses with a looping left.
Wells takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wells throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combo that has Wells backing up. Wells nods at Petrescu to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Wells throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Petrescu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wells checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenny Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Petrescu throws a shot from downtown. Wells moves away and avoids it.
Petrescu with a nice cross.
Petrescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wells.
Wells misses the jab.
Wells drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrescu looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Wells takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Wells. That snapped Petrescu's head back.
Wells misses with a right hand
and Petrescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Petrescu.
Wells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wells throws an overhand right that lands on Petrescu's shoulder, as Petrescu tries to avoid the shot.
Wells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Petrescu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wells.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wells throws out a loose jab but Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?
Petrescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Wells's cut even more.
Wells is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
Petrescu looks to land a combination but Wells avoids it well.
Wells misses with a hook.
Kenny Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells swinging wildly here.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Wells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Wells takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wells darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Wells looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Petrescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wells throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wells throws a combination that misses
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Petrescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wells rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrescu slips a jab from Wells.
Wells listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Wells lands a head shot.
Petrescu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#The cut above Kenny Wells's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Wells's body. Wells takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrescu scores with a nice head shot.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wells misses the target.
Wells might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Petrescu scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Wells to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Petrescu away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Wells got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Wells is rocked!#CUT#Kenny Wells's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Petrescu connects with a quick right hand that sends Wells tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andrei Petrescu!
Andrei Petrescu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gordeau misses with a wild combination.
Gordeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordeau misses with a low kick.
Gordeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wells blocks a head kick by Gordeau.
Wells throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wells lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Gerald Gordeau has been cut.
Gordeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wells checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gordeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wells moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordeau misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Wells closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Gordeau crashing to the mat! Gordeau uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Gordeau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Gordeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells swinging wildly here.
Wells knocks out Gordeau with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wells before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wells picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Wells!
Our winner, Kenny Wells, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Wells swings for the body but Bangve moves out of range.
Bangve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangve throws a right hand that misses
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangve lands a right hook to the body.
Wells swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangve counters with a three punch combo that has Wells backing up. Wells nods at Bangve to acknowledge the strikes.
Wells misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Bangve misses its target.
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Kenny Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells throws the left hand but Bangve avoids the punch easily.
Bangve throws a shot from downtown. Wells moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangve misses with a right hand
and Wells counters with a nice uppercut.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wells throws a hook but Bangve blocks it.
Bangve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wells misses with a right hand
and Bangve counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Wells has been cut.
Bangve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
No joy there for Wells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bangve misses with an uppercut. Wells saw that one coming.
Bangve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wells.
Bangve cracks Wells with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wells lands a right hook to the body.
Bangve throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Wells misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wells throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangve slips a straight right by Wells.
Wells cracks Bangve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bangve misses with a body punch
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wells might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bangve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wells.
It looked like Bangve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wells.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangve throws a hook but Wells blocks it.
Bangve misses the jab.
Wells fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wells swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangve counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bangve.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Wells drops Bangve with a beautiful combination! Bangve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wells is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bangve is rocked!
Wells is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Bangve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bangve throws a shot from downtown. Wells moves away and avoids it.
Bangve seems to have got his legs back now.
Bangve throws a jab when Wells was well out of range.
Bangve misses with a two punch combination.
Wells walks into a left hand.
Wells connects with the punch.#T3#
Bangve misses with an uppercut.
Bangve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wells throws a shot from downtown. Bangve moves away and avoids it.
Bangve throws a jab when Wells was well out of range.
Bangve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wells misses with a left hand
letting Bangve counter with a right hand.
Bangve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wells lunges at Bangve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bangve's hand.
Bangve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wells.
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangve.
Wells misses the body punch
and Bangve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wells's hands.#T4#
Bangve misses with a hook.
Bangve sizes up Wells with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Bangve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wells.
Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bangve misses.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Bangve slips the punch.#KD2#
Wells drops Bangve with a beautiful combination! Bangve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wells is looking for the KO!
Bangve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bangve. #KD2#
Wells drops Bangve with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bangve looks back up at him and smiles so Wells waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bangve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Bangve there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Wells's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Bangve.#KD2#
Wells cracks Bangve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bangve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wells finish him?
Bangve slips a jab and a cross from Wells.
Wells walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bangve drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wells swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bangve's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Wells!
After winning the bout, Kenny Wells 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:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Jankovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wells is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jankovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Jankovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wells is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jankovic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Jankovic has an Americana. Wells didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jankovic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jankovic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fyodor Jankovic!
A relieved looking Fyodor Jankovic 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Quickley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wells sprawls well. Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quickley gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Quickley drives through and clinches with Wells against the cage.
Wells is looking to break free of the clinch but Quickley has double underhooks.
Quickley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wells's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wells's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quickley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wells's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quickley tries for a takedown but Wells manages to get underhooks.
Quickley can't get the takedown.
Kenny Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slop Quickley.
Wells wants to break free but Quickley has control.
Quickley stalling in the clinch.
Quickley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wells is trying to push Quickley away but Quickley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wells has had enough of the clinch but Quickley keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC2#
Quickley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quickley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wells defends well and Quickley ends up having to push Wells into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wells falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Quickley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wells escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wells lands with a nice combination. Quickley backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Slop Quickley has been cut.
Kenny Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quickley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Quickley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quickley keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Wells manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Wells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quickley tries for a takedown but Wells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Quickley clinches with his opponent.
Wells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wells is trying to push Quickley away but Quickley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Wells escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells cracks Quickley with an open hand slap.
Wells pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quickley feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Quickley moves into the clinch.
Quickley has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Quickley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wells tries to avoid it but Quickley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wells to the ground. Wells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quickley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wells throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quickley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wells is fending him off so far but Quickley persists. Nope, Wells circles away and we're back to standing.
Quickley looks winded!
Wells's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quickley under the eye.#KD#
Wells drops Quickley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quickley looks back up at him and smiles so Wells waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Quickley is rocked!
Wells connects with a superb combination that knocks Quickley out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Wells before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Quickley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Wells!
Kenny Wells seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wells sprawls well. Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellington gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wells's waist but Wells gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wellington off to one side.
Wells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellington swivels and escapes.#TD#
Wells gets caught napping as Wellington dives in and scores a takedown. Wells manages to retain guard.
Wells manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wellington gets a clinch. #BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells wants to stall.
#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Wellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Wellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wells dives in and grabs Wellington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Wellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wells sprawls and moves away.
Wells moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Wells stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wells wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Wellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wells defends it nicely.
Wellington goes for a double leg but Wells avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wells continues to drive forward.#T2#
Wells drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Wells jumps into guard, dragging Wellington to the mat.
Wellington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wells is proving hard to escape from.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wells looking to control.
Wells has his hands on Wellington's head, controlling the position.
Wellington preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wellington throwing strikes but missing.
Wellington controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
Wells misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wellington.
Wells tries to pull guard but Wellington holds him up against the cage and eventually Wells drops back down to his feet.
Wells is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wells blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Wells is looking to land body kicks.
Wells throws a push kick but Wellington slaps the foot to one side.
Wells tries for a takedown but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wellington blocks a low kick nicely.
Wells shoots for a double leg takedown but Wellington sprawls well. He's pushed Wells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but Wellington shows good takedown defense.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Wellington moves into the clinch.
Wells misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Wellington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wellington lands a jab to Wells's midsection.
Wellington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.
Wellington misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wellington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wellington is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells is looking to control Wellington's arms but Wellington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wells has his back to the cage. #T1#
Wells looking for a takedown.
Wells is trying to pull guard but Wellington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ken Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Wells.
Wellington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wells is defending well for now.
Wellington jumps guard but Wells stands there with Wellington around his waist. Wellington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wellington goes for a takedown attempt but Wells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wellington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.#CL#
Wellington moves into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wells fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Wellington tries to pull guard but Wells won't allow it.
#TD#
Wellington pulls Wells into guard.
Wells looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Wellington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wells is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wells wants to take the fight to the mat but Wellington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
Ken Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Wellington closes the distance and pushes Wells back into the cage.
Wellington avoiding damage as Wells throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Wellington pulls guard effortlessly.
Wellington working a defensive guard but Wells passes into half guard.
Wellington is trying to stand up here but Wells is controlling him well.
Wellington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wellington trying to control here.
#T4#
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
Wells sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wellington defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington moves into full guard.
Wells controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wellington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wellington defends well and Wells ends up having to push Wellington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wellington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wells.
Wellington darts in looking for a takedown but Wells gets double underhooks and turns Wellington into the cage.
Wells is trying to maintain a safe position but Wellington gets an underhook and turns Wells into the cage.
Wellington prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?
Wellington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wells swivels and escapes.
Wells shoots in but no luck this time.
Ken Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Wells.
Wells throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wells.
Wells wants to clinch.#T1#
Wells falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
Wellington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Wellington has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Wellington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wellington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wellington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wells preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Wells stands and steps away. Wellington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wells misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington shoots in for a double leg but Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wells fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wellington is looking to counter the offense by Wells and move into the clinch.
Wells tries to clinch but Wellington moves out of range. #T2#
Wells throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington tries to counter with a takedown but Wells is quick to defend against it.
Wells shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wellington defends it nicely.
Wellington throwing a counter right hand but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells cracks Wellington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wellington dives in for a single leg takedown but Wells sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Wells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wells to keep the fight standing.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
#T3##BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells moves in looking to clinch but Wellington pushes him off.
Wellington slaps away a takedown attempt from Wells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wellington tries to clinch but Wells is having none of it.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wellington throws a combination that misses
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells wants to clinch up but Wellington keeps it at a distance.
Wells avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wells throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Wellington has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
Wells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. Wells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wells but Wells pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells wants to clinch.
Wellington darts in looking for a takedown but Wells gets double underhooks and turns Wellington into the cage. #BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington tries for a takedown but Wells circles away easily
and Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenny Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Wellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Ken Wellington has been cut.
Wells leaves Wellington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Wells.
I think Wellington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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