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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
143 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from MacManus misses.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dux showed some decent athleticism there.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
Dux is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacManus to regain full guard.
Dux trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
Dux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! MacManus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard.
MacManus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux looking to control.
MacManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is holding on to half guard well.
Dux trying to control but MacManus postures up.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux won't allow MacManus to pass to mount.
Dux tries to roll over but MacManus keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is looking to control MacManus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
MacManus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacManus has passed into half guard!
Dux is not content to let MacManus control the position.
Dux moves into full guard.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor MacManus.
MacManus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dux backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and MacManus counters with a thumping low kick.
Dux thows a leg kick but MacManus checks it
and MacManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacManus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MacManus to the mat. MacManus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacManus is fighting to break Dux's control of his arms but Dux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacManus!
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux goes for an armbar but MacManus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacManus.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacManus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux seems keen to control MacManus's posture.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacManus's guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
MacManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into MacManus's guard.
Dux postures up.
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux is looking to land body kicks.
Dux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacManus. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dux throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux misses with a body kick.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus blocks a leg kick.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
MacManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus decides to pull guard.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MacManus looking to control.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux passes MacManus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacManus wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacManus trying to control here.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Dux seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacManus has recovered full guard.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Dux advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux works his way into full mount!
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux controlling from the full mount.
Dux fails to advance to MacManus's back.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dux 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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