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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 2166 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 12393 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joe Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bailey pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Bailey to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bailey controls the pace.
Bailey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily.
Bailey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bailey passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (3) vs (0) Dux
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bailey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bailey in particular looking to stall.
Bailey trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux wants to improve his position but Bailey is controlling well.
Bailey wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Bailey wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bailey passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (6) vs (0) Dux
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Bailey taking a breather here.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bailey gets to mount! Dux was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bailey (8) vs (0) Dux
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bailey has picked Dux up and slammed him! Dux can't keep hold of the triangle and Bailey manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (11) vs (0) Dux
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bailey advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bailey (13) vs (0) Dux
Bailey trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Bailey wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bailey looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bailey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bailey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dux. Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (16) vs (0) Dux
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the position from side mount.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux is not content to let Bailey control the position.
Dux looking for a sweep but Bailey has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bailey (18) vs (0) Dux
Dux is trying to escape the mount.
Bailey controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dux is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bailey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bailey jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (21) vs (0) Dux
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bailey's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bailey! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dux has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Bailey! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2662 p4p, 295 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 12374 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Junior Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (2) Dux
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dux is tightening it up a little... Dos Santos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dos Santos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dos Santos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Dux!
A very excited looking John Dux 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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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 12673 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2124 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lecter's choice of entrance music: The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux forces Lecter back against the cage and clinches.
Dux is trying to drag Lecter to the mat but Lecter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lecter decides to pull guard.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Lecter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Lecter
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Lecter defends easily.
Lecter trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Lecter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Lecter defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
Lecter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lecter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lecter looking to pass the guard.
Dux is looking for a triangle here but Lecter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (5) Lecter
Lecter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lecter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux wants to improve his position but Lecter is controlling well.
Dux is not content to let Lecter control the position.
Lecter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dux is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Lecter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hannibal Lecter made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 12875 p4p, 722 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 12878 p4p, 684 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Dux enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the ropes.
Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Dux working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Dux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Dux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (3) vs (0) Dux
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dux is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (3) vs (4) Dux
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.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dux's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (4) Dux
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (4) Dux
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith continues to stall.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is being controlled here.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
Dux being controlled for a moment.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux regains half guard.
Smith works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (4) Dux
Smith controls the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Smith is staying tight to Dux's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dux is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith takes a little break here. Dux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Smith.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is being controlled here.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13152 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 3895 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chiasson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiasson looking for a takedown.
Dux gets underhooks to prevent Chiasson's takedown attempt.
Chiasson has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chiasson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Chiasson dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Chiasson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chiasson is aware though and is defending well.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chiasson passes into half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Chiasson is controlling well.
Chiasson is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (5) Chiasson
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux is pressing down on Chiasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chiasson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chiasson is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chiasson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chiasson trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chiasson prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chiasson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (8) Chiasson
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Chiasson staying calm.
Chiasson trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Chiasson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux sneaks back into half guard.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
Chiasson is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux has his foot on Chiasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux has his foot on Chiasson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiasson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Chiasson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (11) Chiasson
Dux is trying to escape the position but Chiasson is controlling the position.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chiasson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dux (4) vs (11) Chiasson
Chiasson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux working for a choke but Chiasson is defending well.
Chiasson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dux.
Chiasson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dux's arms.
Chiasson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dux's guard. Nice work there by Chiasson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (13) Chiasson
Chiasson passes Dux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (4) vs (16) Chiasson
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dux prevents Chiasson from improving position.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Chiasson prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson content to control rather than advance.
Chiasson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiasson.
Chiasson wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chiasson is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (4) vs (19) Chiasson
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is trying to reverse the position but instead Chiasson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dux (4) vs (22) Chiasson
Dux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chiasson.
Dux is really stuck here.
Chiasson trying to control momentarily.
Dux tries to break free.
Chiasson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dux is defending well though. Chiasson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Will Chiasson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dux can't escape the position.
Dux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chiasson.
Dux rolls, trying to escape but Chiasson keeps control of the position.
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chiasson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux pushed the leg off.
Dux can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dux can't escape the position.
Chiasson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dux tries to roll but Chiasson sticks to his back.
Chiasson controls the position.
Let's hope that Chiasson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dux tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chiasson has the hooks in. Dux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chiasson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux pushed the leg off.
Chiasson is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
Chiasson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chiasson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dux doesn't escape.
Dux can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chiasson's arms.
Dux is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson wins on points by 22 to 4.
Matt Chiasson is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 4971 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Kahoohalphala is trying to drag Dux to the mat but Dux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kahoohalphala regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
Dux won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Kahoohalphala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (2) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahoohalphala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kahoohalphala escapes and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (2) vs (5) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Kahoohalphala tries to move to mount but Dux blocks the move with his legs.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Kahoohalphala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Kahoohalphala tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kahoohalphala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Kahoohalphala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to buck Kahoohalphala off but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahoohalphala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala 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.
Dux is pressing down on Kahoohalphala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahoohalphala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Kahoohalphala pushes his legs off easily.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (5) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahoohalphala working a defensive guard here.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Kahoohalphala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (7) Kahoohalphala
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for subs off his back but Kahoohalphala has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Kahoohalphala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kahoohalphala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kahoohalphala is aware though and is defending well.
Kahoohalphala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahoohalphala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahoohalphala has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux has his foot on Kahoohalphala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahoohalphala works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahoohalphala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kahoohalphala defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahoohalphala has passed into half guard!
Kahoohalphala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kahoohalphala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kahoohalphala is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux has his foot on Kahoohalphala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahoohalphala works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux pushes a forearm under Kahoohalphala's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kahoohalphala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13172 p4p, 684 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3243 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paulman uses from the top position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paulman rolls with it to try and escape but Dux cranks on the arm and Paulman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1629 p4p, 215 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 13260 p4p, 706 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alonzo Trotter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux gets a clinch.
Trotter has Dux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trotter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Trotter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trotter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trotter is looking for a takedown.
Trotter wants to take the fight to the mat but Dux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dux pulls guard successfully.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trotter is aware though and is defending well.
Trotter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trotter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trotter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trotter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trotter trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux working for a triangle but Trotter defends it easily.
Trotter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trotter is sitting in close to Dux's body. Dux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Trotter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Trotter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, 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.
Alonzo Trotter was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13266 p4p, 731 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2123 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: hit em up . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dux after a bit of a struggle.
Dux tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Henry looks winded!
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henry can't fight it off and eventually Dux manages to take the fight to the floor. Henry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) Henry
Dux wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (5) vs (0) Henry
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (0) Henry
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount.
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henry controlling Dux's posture.
Henry looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Dux won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Henry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Henry 's guard.
Henry has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Henry keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (8) vs (2) Henry
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Dux has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (5) Henry
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (8) vs (8) Henry
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is looking to get to half guard.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux gets full guard.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Henry 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. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dux gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dux takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, John Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3523 p4p, 393 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 9188 p4p, 718 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macotti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drown - Theory of a Deadman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Macotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Macotti defends easily.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is looking to get back to full guard here but Macotti has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (3) vs (0) Dux
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macotti advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (5) vs (0) Dux
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macotti is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macotti to get the leverage.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux working for submissions but it's allowed Macotti to get to half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Macotti is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (8) vs (0) Dux
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Macotti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Macotti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dux has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22448 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 8119 p4p, 662 weight class). John Dux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Rosa fails with the takedown.
Dela Rosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Rosa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is keeping the position.
Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Dux pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Rosa defends it well.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dela Rosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dux advances to half guard.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dela Rosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dux. Oh but Dela Rosa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dux goes limp - he's gone! Dela Rosa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Dux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Dux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Datsik defends well.#SUB2#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Datsik is aware though and is defending well.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Datsik slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datsik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datsik pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Dux looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Datsik pushes past his half guard into mount!
Datsik looking to finish Dux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux!
Datsik is landing with some decent strikes but Dux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Datsik is landing with some decent strikes but Dux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Datsik drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dux! More shots from Datsik and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Datsik!
Donnie Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durant is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Durant moves out of range easily.
Durant is looking to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Durant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durant backs up against the cage.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Durant is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Dux has Durant up against the cage 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!
Durant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dux's brow.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!#CL#
Dux gets tackled into the cage by Durant. Durant maintains the clinch.
Durant is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durant down to the mat. Durant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux wants to clinch but Durant slips to the side
and Durant counters with a nice body shot.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Durant wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Durant is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
#CL#
Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Durant tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Durant tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but Durant is having none of it. #CL2#
Dux has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dux.
Dux avoids a wild elbow strike from Durant.
Durant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Durant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dux blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Durant working aggressively here.
Durant 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.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Dux looks winded!
Dux is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant misses with an elbow strike.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Dux managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux digs a right hand into Durant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durant's gas tank.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux tries to pull guard but Durant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like John Dux has been cut.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
#TD2#
Dux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Durant wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura but Durant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Durant manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durant has his foot on Dux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dux's cut.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux misses with a double jab
and Durant counters with a crisp right that sends Dux to the canvas! Durant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Timebmb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Timebmb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from Timebmb. #KD2#
Dux drops Timebmb with a left and a right! Oh, Timebmb is hurt - Dux dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Timebmb is defending well.
Timebmb is looking for a sweep.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Dux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Timebmb manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timebmb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Timebmb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timebmb defends it well. #SUB2#
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Timebmb is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timebmb sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Timebmb has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Timebmb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Timebmb is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Timebmb is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Timebmb is trying to get back to full guard.
Timebmb moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Timebmb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Timebmb is keeping the position.
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Timebmb working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Timebmb working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dux is working for a kimura but Timebmb is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Timebmb actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Timebmb! #SUB2#
Dux working for a guillotine from mount but Timebmb is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Dux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Timebmb to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Timebmb shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Dux is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Timebmb is surviving well by controlling Dux's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Dux is working for a guillotine from mount but Timebmb frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Timebmb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timebmb swinging wildly here.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Timebmb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Dux wants to clinch up but Timebmb keeps it at a distance.
Timebmb avoids the head kick by Dux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timebmb cracks Dux with an open hand slap.
Timebmb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dux momentarily.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Timebmb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timebmb.
Timebmb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Timebmb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dux.#T1#
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timebmb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timebmb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux blocks a jab.
Jukebox Timebmb is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux wants a takedown.
Timebmb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Timebmb.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Timebmb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jukebox Timebmb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Timebmb swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timebmb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timebmb working aggressively here.
Timebmb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dux jumps guard but Timebmb stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dux blocking some punches.
#T2#
Timebmb gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timebmb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Timebmb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Timebmb moves away from the strike by Dux.
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!
Timebmb throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Timebmb.
The fighters circling - Timebmb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timebmb lands with an uppercut that bounces Dux off the cage and back into range.
Timebmb misses with a series of wild punches.
Timebmb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Timebmb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timebmb tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timebmb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dux or not. #T3#
Dux lands a hook that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Dux is working for takedown but Timebmb is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Dux is trying to trip Timebmb. He has hold of a leg but Timebmb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Timebmb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Timebmb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timebmb manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Timebmb's guard.
Dux pushes down on Timebmb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Timebmb actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timebmb is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Timebmb actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dux is working for a kimura but Timebmb is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Timebmb defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Timebmb looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timebmb is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Timebmb moves out of range easily.
Dux blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
Timebmb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Timebmb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
Timebmb throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timebmb defends it well.
Timebmb misses with a straight right.
Dux throws a nice looking combination but Timebmb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timebmb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dux throws a right and a left that Timebmb avoids nicely.
Timebmb connects with a jab.
Dux feints and then cracks Timebmb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timebmb down.
Timebmb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dux.
A head kick misses from Timebmb.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timebmb lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Dux lands a high kick to the side of Timebmb's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dux dives into guard, looking to finish.#SUB#
Timebmb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Timebmb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timebmb manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Timebmb's guard. #SUB2#
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Timebmb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timebmb manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Timebmb's guard.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Timebmb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Timebmb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Dux in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Timebmb is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dux!
An out of breath John Dux 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux and Eddie Melo. Melo has chosen Max Webster- Toronto Tontos as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eddie Melo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Melo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Melo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Melo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Melo wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Melo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melo passes into half guard.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melo wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
Melo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Melo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Melo is taking a breather. Dux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Melo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Melo wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Melo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo is continuing to stall.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Melo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melo keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Melo controlling the pace.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Melo has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Melo in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dux! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (3) Melo
Dux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dux (0) vs (6) Melo
Melo controls the action.
Dux is really stuck here.
Melo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Melo has good solid back control here.
Dux wants to escape the position.
Dux staying busy and making it hard for Melo to control.
I really don't envy Dux right now.
Melo controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dux is really stuck here.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Melo tries to get the hooks in deep but Dux pushed the leg off.
Dux is in bad spot here.
Dux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Melo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melo prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Melo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Melo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (0) vs (9) Melo
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Melo stalls from top position.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melo taking a breather here.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melo slows the pace down.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Melo works to advance to full mount. Dux defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dux (0) vs (11) Melo
Melo controlling from the full mount.
Melo trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Melo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Melo wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melo controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux can't escape the position.
Dux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dux (0) vs (14) Melo
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Dux is in bad spot here.
Melo controlling from the back.
Dux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Melo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dux staying busy and making it hard for Melo to control.
Dux tries to break free.
Dux is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Melo.
Dux is really stuck here.
Melo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dux turns into Melo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (14) Melo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Melo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (16) Melo
Melo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Melo pushes his legs off easily.
Melo trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux working for a triangle but Melo defends it easily.
Melo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melo defends it easily.
Melo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Melo.
Melo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Melo defends easily.
Melo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Dux is staying active underneath Melo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Melo slows the pace down in half guard.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
Melo slows the pace down in half guard.
Dux looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Melo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (2) vs (19) Melo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo controlling his opponent.
Melo tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melo wins on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Eddie Melo 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz and John Dux. John Dux is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dux down to the mat. Dux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dux closes the distance and pushes Schultz back into the cage.
Dux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schultz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Dux
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Dux keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux has his feet on Schultz's thighs here. He's pushed Schultz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schultz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
An out of breath John Dux 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:
HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Dux tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Dux throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
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!
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Malone misses.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dux is leaning against Malone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Malone cracks Dux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Malone crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dux quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dux but it's paid off an Malone is forced to tap! Nice work by Dux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
A relieved looking John Dux 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges and John Dux. St. Georges's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Gauthier St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St. Georges has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
St. Georges jumps guard but Dux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St. Georges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dux to keep the fight standing.
Dux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by St. Georges after a bit of a struggle.
St. Georges can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St. Georges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dux walks away with a smile on his face. St. Georges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux tries to clinch up.
St. Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Georges has managed to clinch.
St. Georges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St. Georges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St. Georges defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux is working for a kimura but St. Georges is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
St. Georges is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St. Georges sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Georges is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but St. Georges still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, St. Georges has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St. Georges (4) vs (0) Dux
Dux is trying to work for a sweep but St. Georges has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (6) vs (0) Dux
Dux can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges 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.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St. Georges passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (9) vs (0) Dux
Dux gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (11) vs (0) Dux
Dux is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St. Georges trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Dux is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux keeps trying to improve his position.
Dux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St. Georges controlling the pace.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Dux won't allow it.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux with the active half guard here but St. Georges passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (14) vs (0) Dux
St. Georges staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dux looks to move to half guard but instead St. Georges has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (16) vs (0) Dux
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is still trying to improve position.
St. Georges looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and St. Georges pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (19) vs (0) Dux
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
St. Georges trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Dux defends it.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
Dux wants to sweep but St. Georges has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (22) vs (0) Dux
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux looking for a sweep but St. Georges has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (24) vs (0) Dux
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 24 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux and Blue Cup. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cup has a takedown stuffed.
Dux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cup.
Cup moves into the clinch.
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dux (4) vs (0) Cup
Cup preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dux.
Dux is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cup won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dux off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco and John Dux. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cojuangco regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cojuangco (0) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cojuangco looking for a sweep. Not yet Cojuangco, not yet.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Cojuangco controlling Dux's posture.
Cojuangco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Dux drops back looking for a leg! Cojuangco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cojuangco manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Cojuangco's guard.
Dux won't allow Cojuangco to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control the position.
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco working a defensive guard here.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cojuangco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cojuangco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cojuangco (2) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco 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.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Cojuangco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cojuangco is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cojuangco pulls his head out easily.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux is in trouble now - Cojuangco has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cojuangco (5) vs (2) Dux
Cojuangco is looking to work his way around to Dux's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Cojuangco tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Cojuangco maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Cojuangco is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cojuangco is tapping! Great win for Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Dux!
A relieved looking John Dux 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:
HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux tries to bum rush Clack with a series of wild strikes but Clack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Dux throws a right hand that Clack ducks under and follows up with a left that Clack also avoids with ease.
Dux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Clack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Clack misses its intended target.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dux lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux takes a swing at Clack's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Clack. Those never looked like landing.
Dux moves out of range as Clack strikes.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clack, pushing him back against the cage.
Clack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux tries to pull guard but Clack won't allow it.
Dux prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Clack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards. #TD#
Dux pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clack is aware though and is defending well.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux wants to sweep here but Clack controlling him for the moment.
Clack scoring with some ground and pound.
Clack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clack forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Clack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clack is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Clack in his half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Clack is controlling well.
Clack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Clack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The referee warns Dux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Clack trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Dux is rocked!#T3#
Clack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dux goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Clack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
Kenny Clack 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:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux throws a series of punches but Bueller moves out of range.
Bueller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dux blocks a jab.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bueller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Bueller back into the cage.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Bueller pulls guard successfully.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bueller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bueller is keeping the position.
Bueller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dux wants to control from the top but Bueller keeps moving.
Bueller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bueller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux trying to control but Bueller is working from the bottom.
Bueller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bueller keeps moving.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bueller is keeping the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Bueller.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bueller is keeping the position for now.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bueller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Bueller trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bueller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bueller throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bueller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Bueller lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like John Dux has been cut.
Bueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Bueller crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Bueller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Bueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Dux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bueller is on top in guard.
We've been informed that Dux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bueller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bueller seems to have got his legs back now.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bueller from controlling successfully.
Bueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bueller throws a big right hand that misses.
Bueller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bueller throwing strikes but missing.
Bueller stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bueller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bueller stops Dux from standing up.
Bueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bueller is aware though and is defending well.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bueller from controlling successfully.
Dux looking to control.
Bueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Dux has his foot on Bueller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bueller works his way back into a safe position though.
Bueller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Bueller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bueller postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bueller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bueller throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Bueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dux throws an off balance right hand
and Bueller counters with a straight right hand.
Dux throws a hook but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller is looking to counter punch.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Bueller pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Dux.
John Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux avoids the head kick by Bueller.
Bueller get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bueller stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dux runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, 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:
HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Timebmb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Dux looks to move away, Timebmb throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Timebmb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dux blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Timebmb looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dux pushes Timebmb up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux blocking some punches.
Timebmb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timebmb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dux blocking some punches.
Timebmb misses with the head strike.
Timebmb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timebmb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dux.
Dux lands a hook that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timebmb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Timebmb misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Dux lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Dux pulls Timebmb into guard.
#SUB#
Timebmb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Timebmb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Timebmb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Timebmb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dux is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Timebmb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Timebmb is trying to get an arm triangle but Dux is defending well.
Dux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Timebmb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Timebmb has control of the leg. #T2#
Dux wants to control but Timebmb is keeping busy.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Timebmb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Timebmb eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Timebmb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timebmb prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Timebmb is looking for a kimura here.
Dux wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
#T3#
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Timebmb is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Dux's guard.
Timebmb is pushing down on Dux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dux is fighting to maintain full guard but Timebmb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Timebmb is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now. #T4#
Dux wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
#SUB#
Timebmb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Timebmb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Timebmb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Timebmb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Dux's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Timebmb crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Timebmb is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Dux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Timebmb! More shots from Dux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, 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:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Shang in a clinch.
Shang tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
Dux blocks an elbow strike from Shang.
#BC#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dux.
Shang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shang.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Shang is looking to land body kicks.
Dux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shang circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dux misses with the combination.
Dux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shang connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Shang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.
Shang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shang lands a lovely overhand right.
Shang dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Shang misses with a wild body shot.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Shang shoots in and gets a takedown into Dux's guard.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux controlling the position.
Shang throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Shang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shang with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to sweep here but Shang controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shang uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Shang scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux is not content to let Shang control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shang lands a nice forearm strike.
Dux regains half guard.
Shang slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.#SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Shang there. #SUB2#
Shang is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shang to get the leverage.
Dux misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shang prevents Dux from improving his position.#T3#
Dux trying to hold on to Shang's head to control him but Shang postures up.
Dux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shang slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Shang.
Dux is looking to control Shang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Dux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shang landing some decent shots from guard.
Shang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dux working for a triangle but Shang defends it easily.
Shang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Shang stands up over Dux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shang wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Shang wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shang scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Oh Dux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shang working the head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Shang! That's hurt Dux! Will he recover? Shang fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hai Shang!
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Event:
HFC 284 Catchmaer vs Viceroy
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dux.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris lands a body shot.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris checks a low kick from Dux.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
As Harris backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Harris pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Harris wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Dux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Harris backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Dux.
As Dux looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Dux throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris is looking to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Harris has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Dux fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Harris clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harris tries to roll but Dux sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Dux working for the choke. #SUB2#
Harris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harris is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dux gets his way!
Dux misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dux working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Harris is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Harris fending off the submission attempt from Dux.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Dux trying to control momentarily.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Dux seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Harris's chin but Harris turns very nicely into Dux's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Harris.
#SU#
Harris stands up and waves to Dux to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bastien Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Harris with a jab.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dux misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Dux knocks Harris to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.
Dux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dux trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Dux taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Dux prevents Harris from improving his position.
Dux stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Harris is controlling Dux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Harris won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastien Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Harris tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Harris is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Harris throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Dux.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux is breathing heavily.#CL#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Dux's ribcage. Dux let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Dux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Harris tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bastien Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris 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.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land. #BC2#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dux backwards. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!#T1#
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Dux with a mighty uppercut! Dux falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dux is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
Post fight, an emotional Bastien Harris said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pete Palahnuik and John Dux. Palahnuik comes into the arena with Machine Civilization blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux drives through and clinches with Palahnuik against the cage.
Palahnuik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dux pushes Palahnuik up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dux gets control of Palahnuik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Dux has his foot on Palahnuik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palahnuik works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (3) vs (0) Dux
Palahnuik controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux gets back to half guard.
Palahnuik uses his free foot to push down on Dux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dux. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (6) vs (0) Dux
Palahnuik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palahnuik avoids the attempt from Dux to control.
Palahnuik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dux wants to hold on but Palahnuik pushes him away.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palahnuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to control but Palahnuik is keeping busy.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux tries to roll over but Palahnuik keeps him under control.
Palahnuik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (9) vs (0) Dux
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palahnuik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dux to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Palahnuik (12) vs (0) Dux
Palahnuik avoiding Dux 's attempts to control his hands.
Palahnuik is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Palahnuik has the hooks in. Dux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is not going to allow Dux to sit and survive in this position.
Dux tries to break free.
Palahnuik is riding his opponent, not letting Dux buck him off.
Dux is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palahnuik trying to control.
Dux is really stuck here.
Palahnuik trying to control momentarily.
Dux trying to control the hands but Palahnuik breaks the grip.
Dux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Palahnuik moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Palahnuik (15) vs (0) Dux
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Palahnuik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Palahnuik working for the choke.
Dux is in bad spot here.
Dux is keeping busy.
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dux trying to control the position but Palahnuik manages to sink in the hooks.
Dux controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Dux is keeping busy.
Dux tries to roll but Palahnuik sticks to his back.
Palahnuik is trying to stick to Dux's back but Dux is turning into Palahnuik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Palahnuik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (15) vs (2) Dux
Dux wants to pass the guard but Palahnuik is keeping the position.
Dux controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Palahnuik is retaining full guard.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palahnuik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dux advances to half guard.
Palahnuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Palahnuik is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dux is looking to stall here but Palahnuik recovers full guard.
Dux trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Palahnuik is retaining full guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palahnuik keeps moving.
Dux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palahnuik is adopting a defensive guard.
Palahnuik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (17) vs (2) Dux
Palahnuik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palahnuik is one step ahead there.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Palahnuik pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palahnuik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palahnuik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palahnuik advances to half guard.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but Dux defending well.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Dux wants to control but Palahnuik is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Dux wants to improve his position but Palahnuik is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palahnuik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (20) vs (2) Dux
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Palahnuik prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Dux has given up his back. Will we see Palahnuik going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Palahnuik (23) vs (2) Dux
Dux tries to escape but Palahnuik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dux is keeping busy.
Palahnuik is trying to stick to Dux's back but Dux is turning into Palahnuik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Palahnuik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (23) vs (4) Dux
Palahnuik keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Palahnuik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Palahnuik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (25) vs (4) Dux
Palahnuik passes Dux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in trouble now - Palahnuik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (28) vs (4) Dux
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palahnuik looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palahnuik avoids the attempt from Dux to control.
Palahnuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palahnuik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux is trying to reverse the position but instead Palahnuik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Palahnuik (31) vs (4) Dux
Dux is really stuck here.
Palahnuik is not going to allow Dux to sit and survive in this position.
Dux is in bad spot here.
Dux has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Palahnuik.
Dux wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dux is still trying to improve position.
Dux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Palahnuik is trying to stick to Dux's back but Dux is turning into Palahnuik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Palahnuik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (31) vs (6) Dux
Dux trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Palahnuik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (33) vs (6) Dux
Palahnuik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux gets full guard.
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Palahnuik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik takes the fight on points by 33 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Pete Palahnuik gave a big smile as he said 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja and John Dux. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johannes Maanpohja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Maanpohja.
Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maanpohja (0) vs (4) Dux
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maanpohja! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maanpohja (0) vs (6) Dux
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Dux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maanpohja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux taking a breather here.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not doing much here.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux wants to take a breather but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
Dux is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Maanpohja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maanpohja.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Dux steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson James and John Dux. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Dux enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tyson James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
James clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
James successfully pulls guard.
Dux trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
James looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (2) vs (0) Dux
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James passes Dux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James is controlling the pace.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
James wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux looking to control.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Dux extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
John Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Keon Williams has been cut.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.#TD#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard. #SUB2#
Dux is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Dux thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux. #T3#
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Dux trying to control from Williams's half guard. Williams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Williams postures up.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dux tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
Dux misses with a double jab
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dux as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Dux misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
A telegraphed right hand from Dux misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Williams counters with a beautiful punch that sends Dux to the canvas! #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keon Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Dux shoots in.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a huge left! Dux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Williams isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Williams!
Keon Williams took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Szczerbiec misses.#TD#
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczerbiec looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dux taking a breather here.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczerbiec keeps working. #SUB#
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Szczerbiec defending against the ground and pound.
Szczerbiec tries to improve position but can't.
Dux trying to control the action but Szczerbiec is working from the bottom.
Szczerbiec is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dux has hold of Szczerbiec's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Szczerbiec tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dux cranks the arm and Szczerbiec screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Szczerbiec, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Dux!
After winning the bout, John Dux 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:
HFC 271 Break The Code
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone has been working on his balance at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dux.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sylvester Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dux.#T1#
Malone tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malone scores with a body shot.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Malone feints and as Dux raises his hands in defense, Malone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malone is working Dux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dux has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malone stacks Dux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malone!
Dux taking a bit of punishment here - Malone scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone working the head and body with strikes.
Malone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Malone grinds an elbow into Dux's temple.
Dux is still in real trouble! Can Malone finish him?
Dux is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Malone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malone lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Dux tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Malone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dux tries to reverse the position but Malone maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dux wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Malone cracks Dux with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Malone!
During a confident post fight interview, Sylvester Malone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux looks to land a combination but Loko avoids it well. #TD#
Dux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loko to the ground. Dux is now in Loko's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Loko is defending well.
#SUB#
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loko can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Dux is looking for a kimura but Loko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Loko defends the submission attempt.
Loko tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dux is thwarting Loko's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loko is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Loko is defending well.
Loko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Loko works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dux has Loko in his guard.#REVB#
Dux keeping moving, preventing Loko from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loko passes into side control.
Dux tries to bench press Loko off him but Loko keeps the position.
Loko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Loko decides to stand back up. #T4##CL#
Loko tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loko can't break the clinch.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Dux darts in and clinches Loko up against the cage.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loko wants to get back to striking at distance but Dux won't allow it.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux prevents Loko from breaking the clinch.
Loko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loko tries to break free but Dux pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Dux looks to land a combination but Loko avoids it well.
Dux misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Loko.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Dux misses with a kick to the body.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Loko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Dux misses. #CL#
Dux darts in and clinches Loko up against the cage.
Loko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loko has had enough of the clinch but Dux keeps him there for the moment.
Dux tries to pull guard but Loko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dux tries to pull guard but Loko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko scores with a hook to the body.
Loko lands a right hand.
Loko wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Loko pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Loko is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Dux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dux has Loko in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loko defends it easily.
Loko wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux keeping full guard, as Loko tries to pass.
Loko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loko pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Loko is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Four Loko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loko's back!#T3##SUB#
Dux looking to break Loko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Loko rolls, trying to escape but Dux keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Loko showing good submission defense here.
Loko trying to control the position but Dux manages to sink in the hooks.
Loko tries to escape the position.
Dux is trying to stick to Loko's back but Loko is turning into Dux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Loko.#SUB#
Dux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Loko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dux.#SUB2#
Loko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Loko is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Loko is trying to get an arm triangle but Dux is defending well.
Dux tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Loko trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loko off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dux looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Loko is controlling Dux 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Loko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dux scores with a spinning back kick!
Dux wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Four Loko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loko.
Loko unleashes a big counter combination but Dux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Loko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Loko circles away.
Loko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Dux lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Loko counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Loko throws a series of punches but Dux moves out of range. #CL#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loko, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Loko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dux looking to score a takedown here. Loko is defending well but Dux drives through and ends up in Loko's guard.#SUB#
Dux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dux has Loko in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Loko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loko has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Loko wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Loko passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loko pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Dux is refusing to be controlled, as Loko sits in half guard.
Loko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Loko escapes and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Loko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loko is looking for the big counter 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!
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loko.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Loko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Loko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Loko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Loko walks into a jab.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Loko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dux blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Loko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Loko tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux tries for a takedown but Loko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Loko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loko.
Dux misses with a double jab
and Loko counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Loko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Loko looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Loko looking for a sweep. Not yet Loko, not yet.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loko's guard. #SUB#
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
Loko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Four Loko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Four Loko!
After the big win, Four Loko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Ascension 351
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Dux wants to clinch
letting Anielski counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anielski tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Anielski has him pressed against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anielski walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Anielski moves his leg out of the way.
Anielski throws a big counter combination but Dux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dux wants to clinch up but Anielski keeps it at a distance.
Anielski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Anielski misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dux tries to clinch but Anielski is having none of it.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux jabs Anielski right on the nose. Anielski blinks but takes it well.
Anielski blocks a jab.#T1#
Dux scores with a one two! Anielski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucjan Anielski has been cut.
Anielski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Anielski settles back down.
Anielski throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Anielski in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Anielski misses with some punches.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anielski misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anielski counters with a leg kick.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anielski sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Dux misses with a double jab
letting Anielski counter with a right hand.
Anielski looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Anielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.
Dux staying out of range there.
Anielski throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux throws a right hand that Anielski ducks under and follows up with a left that Anielski also avoids with ease.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anielski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anielski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski is looking for a counter combo.
Anielski just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski misses with a hook.
Anielski slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Anielski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Anielski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dux.
Anielski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Anielski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux working away.#SUB2#
Dux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dux swings around for an armbar but Anielski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dux's guard.
Anielski controlling from the top position.
Anielski continues to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Dux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anielski has picked Dux up and slammed him! Dux can't keep hold of the triangle and Anielski manages to pass to side control!
Dux tries to buck Anielski off but Anielski is having none of it.
Dux seems a little lost for a moment, as Anielski dominates the positioning.
Anielski trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anielski's best efforts.
Anielski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anielski passes into side control!
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucjan Anielski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucjan Anielski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anielski to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Anielski.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anielski walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucjan Anielski is winning the standup battle so far.
Anielski misses with an uppercut.
Dux is looking to clinch but Anielski is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Anielski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dux is looking to clinch but Anielski is avoiding it.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Anielski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Anielski cracks Dux with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dux throws a series of punches but Anielski moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux wants to clinch but Anielski slips to the side
and Anielski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anielski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Anielski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Anielski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Anielski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anielski.
Anielski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anielski is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks.
Anielski dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Anielski finish him?
Anielski lands with a nice body punch.
Anielski scores with a kick to the body.
Anielski steps in with a hook that catches Dux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Anielski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dux looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski!
A very excited looking Lucjan Anielski 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Dux gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dux swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dux's guard.#SUB2#
Dux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Dux has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dux on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Dux!
During a confident post fight interview, John Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jamahl Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Dux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goat taking a breather. #BC2#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Goat slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Goat wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Goat.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Dux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goat missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux scores with a one two! Goat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Von Goat has been cut.#TD2#
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goat sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dux has cracked it and Goat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dux!
John Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
State Jr. drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
State Jr. has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dux!
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
State Jr. looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
State Jr. looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
Dux regains half guard.#SUB2#
State Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but State Jr. pulls his head out easily. #T1#
State Jr. working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
State Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dux looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
State Jr. moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to buck State Jr. off but State Jr. is having none of it.#SUB2#
State Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no State Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing good reports from Dux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
State Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no State Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
State Jr. wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
State Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
State Jr. tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Dux won't allow State Jr. to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dux actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is in trouble now - State Jr. has advanced to mount!
State Jr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
State Jr. wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
State Jr. unloading with bombs!#T4##SUB2#
State Jr. is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dux shrugs it off. #SUB2#
State Jr. has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dux is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunner State Jr.!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gunner State Jr. waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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