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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodsport - Fight to Survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett blocks a jab.
Dux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckett.
Beckett throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Beckett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckett misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Beckett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beckett avoids the head kick by Dux.
Beckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into Beckett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beckett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckett looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckett, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckett has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Beckett can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Beckett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beckett is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is looking to improve his position.
Beckett is holding on to half guard well.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beckett sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beckett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux prevents Beckett from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beckett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beckett keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Beckett controlling Dux's posture.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Beckett blocks nicely.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux postures up and lands a big shot to Beckett's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beckett trying to control the position.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Beckett controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
Beckett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beckett lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckett lands a leg kick that knocks Dux off balance momentarily.
Beckett moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Beckett's legs - danger averted.
Beckett working a defensive guard here.
Beckett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beckett is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Jim Beckett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beckett throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Beckett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckett connects with a jab.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
Beckett thows a body kick. Dux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into Beckett's guard.
Beckett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Dux pushing down on Beckett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett working a defensive guard here.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beckett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckett managing to control the position.
Beckett keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Beckett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beckett tries to work over Dux's front leg with a kick but Dux checks it.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux throws a head kick but Beckett moves out of range.
Dux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beckett connects with a jab.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckett's waist but Beckett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beckett moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Beckett ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Beckett sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a punch to the head.
Dux looks for the body kick but Beckett saw that one coming.
Beckett's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckett somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Dux lands with an uppercut that bounces Beckett off the ropes and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Beckett as he connects with a hook.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Beckett, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Beckett against the ropes but Beckett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
Dux avoids the head kick by Beckett.
A big left from Beckett misses.
Beckett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Beckett moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett lands a nice shot that snaps Dux's head back.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beckett moves out of range of the body kick from Dux.
Dux stalks Beckett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beckett's face. Beckett staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab lands there for Beckett.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Beckett, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Beckett against the ropes but Beckett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beckett dives in and scores a takedown into Dux's guard.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Beckett is now in half guard.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Beckett in his half guard.
Dux wants to control but Beckett is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Beckett is controlling well.
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckett trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
Dux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beckett uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beckett off and has taken his back!
Dux struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dux somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beckett is defending well though. Dux let's go of the attempt for now.
Dux missing with punches from the back.
Dux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beckett breaks Dux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckett trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Beckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is trying to keep Beckett in close.
Beckett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux wants to control the position but Beckett says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dux wants to control but Beckett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett is just content to waste time from the top position. Dux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux is trying to keep Beckett in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Beckett.
I think Beckett 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Beckett!
A very excited looking Jim Beckett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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