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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Wells (ranked 5114 p4p, 5851 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 540 p4p, 573 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 cm 25 265 1 - 0 - 0 |
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197 cm 25 270 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid Muay Thai Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Wells! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Frost! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wells leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wells tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Frost throws the kick towards the body but Wells avoids it. Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Frost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Wells in a clinch.
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 breaks from the clinch.
Frost clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage. Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Frost keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wells manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost stays in close to Wells's body and controls the position. Wells manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wells accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wells is one step ahead there. Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frost seems keen to control Wells's posture. Frost throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully. Frost wants to sweep here but Wells controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wells stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Wells.
It looks like Jack Frost has been cut. Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kenny Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Frost. Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost blocks a head kick by Wells.
A big left from Wells misses. Frost clinches with his opponent.
Wells taking a breather. Wells tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wells can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Frost is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the cage. Wells jumps guard but Frost stands there with Wells around his waist. Wells gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wells is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well. Frost blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frost 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. Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat. Wells pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've been informed that Frost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost misses with the body kick and Wells counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost throws a nice looking combination but Wells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wells pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wells misses with the combination.
Frost clinches. Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wells pulls guard effortlessly. 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 Kenny Wells will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jack Frost's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frost rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to break free. Frost is trying to break free. Frost has had enough of the clinch but Wells keeps him there for the moment. Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wells is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage. Wells is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy. Wells is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Frost wants a takedown.
Frost lands with a light punch inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wells tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wells fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wells goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Frost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost shoots in for a double leg but Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Wells sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kenny Wells is winning the standup battle so far. Wells goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wells throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Wells pushes Frost away with a front kick. Frost is breathing heavily. Wells throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Wells looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wells is looking to land body kicks. Frost lunges at Wells with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wells's hand. Wells throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease. Wells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Frost is looking for the big counter here. Wells throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily. Frost throws a counter combo. Wells throws a head kick that Frost semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wells misses with a head kick.
Wells keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wells is looking for a counter combo. Frost moves out of range of the body kick from Wells.
Wells throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wells. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wells moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wells defends it nicely. Wells throws a head kick that misses. Nice body kick from Wells. Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Wells tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wells looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range. Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wells as he jumps to the side. Kenny Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wells throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wells misses with a straight left. Frost slips under a jab from Wells. Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Wells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wells pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Frost closes the distance and lands a one-two. Frost rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Frost is trying to pull guard but Wells has him pressed against the cage. Wells has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment. Wells is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage. Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wells throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wells taking a breather. A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch. Frost avoiding damage as Wells throws knees to the body.
Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Frost moves out of range as Wells strikes. A jab from Wells misses. Frost moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off. Wells swinging wildly here.
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 head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Frost throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease. Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
Wells sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Wells avoids it this time. Frost forces Wells back against the cage and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Wells dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jack Frost's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Wells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Frost moves out of range of the strikes. Frost avoids the head kick by Wells.
As Wells backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Wells manages to avoid it all. Wells throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily. A big left from Wells misses. Kenny Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost. Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wells goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Frost drives through and clinches with Wells against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wells keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost wants to break free but Wells has control.
Frost is trying to push Wells away but Wells has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it. Wells is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Wells into the cage. Wells tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Wells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wells prevents Frost from breaking the clinch. Wells tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Wells won't allow it.
Frost manages to pull guard.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wells wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frost wants to sweep here but Wells controlling him for the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth. Wells postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Frost trying to control the position.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wells is standing up over Frost. Frost looks to escape but Wells dives into side control.
A control attempt from Frost but he's now mounted! Wells wants to control the pace but Frost is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wells throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Frost tries to hold on but Wells pushes him away. Wells controlling the pace for now. Wells punching from mount but Frost doing a good job of avoiding damage. Frost tries to lock up and control but Wells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Frost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wells.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wells throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Wells has hold of Frost's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frost manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wells controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wells throwing strikes here but Frost is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenny Wells showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wells, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Wells!
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energy
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hype
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