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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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232 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Wells!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Wells is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Wells drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wells obliges.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dux up against the cage.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells is stalling here.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Dux in his tracks for a moment.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dux letting Wells take a breather here.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Dux shrugs off.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dux being controlled against the cage.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wells taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wells receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
Wells stalling the fight.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Wells.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wells.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells taking a breather.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Dux in his tracks for a moment.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dux takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
Wells scores with a knee to the head.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wells clinches with his opponent.
Dux wants a takedown.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells slows down the pace here.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Wells.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
Wells slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wells is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wells swivels and escapes.
Ken Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells moves into the clinch.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Wells's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wells has managed to clinch.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells tries to stall but Dux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wells - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
Wells stalling.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ken Wells seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wells fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux tries for a takedown but Wells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Wells, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Wells against the cage but Wells circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wells gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dux is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells avoiding damage.
Wells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Wells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Wells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Dux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Wells.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wells can't fight it off and eventually Dux manages to take the fight to the floor. Wells looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wells looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wells looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wells!
Dux is trying to work for a sweep but Wells has mounted him!
Dux tries to reverse the position but Wells maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Wells.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wells circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Knees to the body from Wells.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wells prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wells tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wells as he jumps to the side.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
Wells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Wells closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Wells.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wells is stalling here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wells has Dux pushed against the cage.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wells obliges.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Wells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wells moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wells pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wells tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Wells.
Wells rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Wells with a knee to the head.
Wells is pushing Dux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells scores with a knee to the head.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wells with a knee to the head.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
Dux misses with a knee strike.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wells wants to stall.
Wells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Wells leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wells 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Wells!
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energy
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hype
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