Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Dux clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Christ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christ working aggressively here. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ blocking some punches. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Christ is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christ misses with some punches.
Dux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Christ tries to circle away but Dux has him pinned against the ropes.
Christ is trying to break free.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ wants to get back to striking at distance but Dux won't allow it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land. #BC#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Christ.
A big left from Christ misses. #CL2#
Dux gets a clinch.
Christ misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Christ gets an underhook and turns Dux into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Christ.
Christ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christ gets through Dux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux wants to stall.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Dux tries for a takedown but Christ manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Dux has double underhooks. #T2#
Dux tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Christ gets through Dux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christ scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christ is trying to push Dux away but Dux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Christ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dux or not. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Dux has Christ up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Dux has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Christ is trying to keep an underhook but Dux manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dux prevents Christ from improving his position.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead.
Christ is in trouble now - Dux has advanced to mount!
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dux avoids the attempt from Christ to control.
Dux in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Christ keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ is working hard here to advance position.
Christ wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Christ is in trouble!
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Christ is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dux with a couple of short strikes.
Dux prevents Christ from getting the reversal.
Dux trying to control but Christ is having none of it.
Dux content just to control the position here.
Dux scoring with strikes but Christ is staying in there.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux cracks Christ with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Christ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Christ wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.#T5#
Christ bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Christ won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Christ passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dux regains half guard.
Dux is holding on to half guard well.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Christ wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg.
Dux regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christ holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux advances position into side control!
Christ tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Christ taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dux cracks Christ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Christ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Christ taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christ tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux cracks Christ with a big elbow.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Christ takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
Dux working away.
Christ is pushing Dux's head away, looking to escape. Dux manages to hold on to the position though.
Christ is looking for a sweep.
Dux is putting a hurting on Christ here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Christ is looking for a sweep.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux working away.#T8#
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ tries to improve position but can't.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Christ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dux.
Christ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Christ is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom. #T9#
Christ is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux working away.
Christ takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Christ is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Christ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Dux stalls from top position.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ wants to control but Dux postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dux wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christ fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Dux moves out of range as Christ throws a body kick.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Dux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Christ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
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!
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Dux. #T1##TD2#
Dux pulls Christ into guard.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Christ won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Dux pulls Christ in to control the position.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christ's guard. #REVB#
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Christ wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Christ keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux postures up.
Christ trying to control the position here.
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dux wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christ controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux blocks a head kick by Christ. #T3#
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeryl Christ is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christ is trying to push Dux away but Dux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Dux has the dominant position.
Christ scores with a shoulder strike.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank Dux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dux misses with some punches.
Dux blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Christ as the two fighters clinch.
Christ is trying to break free.#TD2#
Dux decides to pull guard. #T4#
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Christ has passed into side control.
Christ wants to stand but Dux is controlling his arm.
Christ trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Dux keeps trying to improve his position.
Dux struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Dux is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T5#
Christ tries to move to mount but Dux blocks the move with his legs.
Christ trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux wants to control but Christ postures up.
Christ wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux struggling a bit here.
Christ tries to advance to mount but can't.
Christ in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Dux forces Christ back against the ropes and clinches.
Dux scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ blocks a body shot from Dux.
Dux misses with a body punch.
Christ letting Dux take a breather here.
Christ scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T7#
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Dux lands a nice uppercut.
Christ is trying to break free.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ lands a left hand. #BC#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Christ holds him up against the ropes and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Dux successfully pulls guard.
Christ trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Christ trying to move into half guard but instead Dux has managed to sweep!#REVB##T8#
Dux wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux postures up.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Christ is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Christ.#T9#
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dux showed some decent athleticism there.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christ trying to control from the bottom.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dux gets a clinch. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ lands a head shot.
Christ scores with a head kick. Dux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dux wants to clinch.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab. #CL2#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Christ pushes Dux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Dux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Christ.
Christ presses Dux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christ. #ROC#Dux is rocked!#BC#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dux clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.#CL2#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Christ.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Christ back against the ropes. #BC#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux. #T2##CL2#
Dux has Christ up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position.
Christ tries to circle away but Dux has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Christ back against the ropes. #BC#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Dux has Christ up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dux blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
A left hand lands to the body for Christ.
Dux misses with the head strike.
Christ wants to get back to striking at distance but Dux won't allow it. #BC#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Dux defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux. #BC#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Dux clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Dux struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
Dux keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Dux pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Christ pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christ is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dux manages to get to full guard.
Christ is looking to stand up but Dux won't let him.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Dux keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Christ trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVB#
Christ pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Christ 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.
Dux passes Christ's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dux is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christ is controlling Dux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Dux wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christ wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Christ is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Christ gets full guard.
Christ has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard. #T8#
Dux wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christ is trying to keep Dux in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christ can pounce on him.
Christ throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range. #CL2#
Dux pushes Christ up against the ropes in a clinch.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt. #T9#
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Dux tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range. #CL2#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
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.
Christ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Dux.
I've got Dux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Frank Dux!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Frank Dux!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Frank Dux!

Frank Dux wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Dux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Dux ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Dux's posture.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Dux works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #SUB#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kersikov 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has Dux pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dux trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T3#
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov seems keen to control Dux's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kersikov to regain full guard.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dux goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Dux looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Dux shoots in.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dux sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux. #TD#
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kersikov postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kersikov 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.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dux has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Kersikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux! #REVB#
Dux cracks Kersikov with a big elbow.
Kersikov is not content to let Dux control the position.
Kersikov dodges the ground and pound from Dux.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kersikov is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dux misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dux has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Dux trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Kersikov postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Kersikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux can't do much from the bottom here.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Dux is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellacuria.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellacuria.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux wants to clinch up but Ellacuria keeps it at a distance.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ellacuria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dux doesn't seem phased though.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dux has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Dux manages to pull guard.
Ellacuria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dux has his hands on Ellacuria's head, controlling the position.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellacuria is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dux is pulling down on Ellacuria's head. It's preventing any offense from Ellacuria, at least for the moment.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellacuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux pulls Ellacuria in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Ellacuria throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ellacuria misses its intended target.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Ellacuria, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Dux darts in and clinches Ellacuria up against the cage.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Ellacuria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dux holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellacuria stays in close to Dux's body and controls the position. #T3#
Dux is controlling Ellacuria's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dux wants to sweep here but Ellacuria controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellacuria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellacuria swivels and escapes.
Ellacuria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux tries to counter by clinching up but Ellacuria breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellacuria but Ellacuria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux tries to clinch there but Ellacuria circles away. #CL#
Dux rushes Ellacuria and presses him up against the cage.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Ellacuria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Ellacuria to the mat.
Dux has control of Ellacuria's left arm, preventing Ellacuria from doing any damage.
Ellacuria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ellacuria wanted to stand there but Dux had control of the position.
Dux has control of Ellacuria's left arm, preventing Ellacuria from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellacuria stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ellacuria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellacuria slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux slips a straight right by Ellacuria.#CL#
Ellacuria gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Ellacuria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Ellacuria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ellacuria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Ellacuria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Ellacuria advances position into side control!
Ellacuria wants to stand but Dux has his arm trapped. #T1#
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Ellacuria 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellacuria wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellacuria takes a little break here. Dux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux trying to remain calm as Ellacuria controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Ellacuria working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux blocks a jab.#CL#
Dux rushes Ellacuria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ellacuria stalling against the cage. #TD#
Dux successfully pulls guard.
Dux is controlling Ellacuria's posture.
Ellacuria is looking to stand up but Dux won't let him. #T4#
Ellacuria trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Ellacuria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellacuria is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux controls Ellacuria momentarily but Ellacuria frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Ellacuria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dux as Ellacuria tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but Ellacuria stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria won't allow it. #TD#
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 Ellacuria uses from the top position.
Dux has Ellacuria pulled in close to control his posture.
Dux wants to sweep here but Ellacuria controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellacuria manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Ellacuria trying to control the position.
Ellacuria pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Ellacuria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. #REVB#
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux continues to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellacuria wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Ellacuria wants to stand but Dux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dux is pulling down on Ellacuria's head to control his posture.
Ellacuria preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dux has a closed guard, preventing Ellacuria from standing up.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ellacuria tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Ellacuria is still trying to improve position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Arturo Ellacuria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellacuria wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellacuria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux landing punches.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellacuria 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Ellacuria!
After winning the bout, Arturo Ellacuria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azarola.#TD#
Dux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azarola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azarola 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.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet. #T1#
Dux controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Azarola wants to get up but he can't break Dux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Azarola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azarola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dux rushes Azarola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azarola is leaning against Dux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux tries to pull guard but Azarola won't allow it.
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 Azarola walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux tries to clinch up but Azarola circles away and keeps his distance.
Azarola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dux is looking to clinch but Azarola is avoiding it.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Azarola instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dux tries to pull guard but Azarola holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azarola is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dux has hold of one of Azarola's legs. Azarola is fighting the takedown attempt but Dux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Azarola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azarola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azarola has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azarola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azarola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azarola keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Azarola has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Azarola looking for a sweep. Not yet Azarola, not yet.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azarola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dux has Azarola pulled in close to control his posture.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azarola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Azarola 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.#T4#
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Azarola has wrist control.
Azarola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azarola pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Azarola 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.
Azarola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux 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.
Azarola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azarola keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azarola.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azarola as he jumps to the side.
Azarola avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azarola.
Dux fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Dux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azarola to keep the fight standing.
Azarola throws a head punch that misses.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Azarola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux jumps guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Azarola tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Azarola back against the cage. #BC2#
Azarola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azarola tries to clinch up.#T1#
Dux moves to clinch but Azarola breaks away
and Azarola counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Azarola.#CL2#
Azarola drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azarola smiles and moves away.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azarola counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azarola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Azarola pushes him off.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azarola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux moves away from the strike by Azarola. #TD#
Dux drives through with a takedown into Azarola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Azarola.
Dux is in close to Azarola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azarola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dux has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dux working away.
Dux trying to control the action but Azarola is working from the bottom.
Dux creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Azarola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Azarola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!
Azarola is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Azarola controlling the positon.#T3#
Azarola is trying to stick to Dux's back but Dux is turning into Azarola. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azarola's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dux.
Azarola is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Dux postures up in Azarola's guard and throws a big left but Azarola blocks it.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azarola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Azarola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.
Dux postures up in Azarola's guard and throws a big left but Azarola blocks it.
Azarola controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux stops Azarola from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azarola defends well and Dux ends up having to push Azarola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azarola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Azarola.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Dux is working for takedown but Azarola is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Dux pulls guard.
Azarola tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azarola's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azarola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Azarola blocks nicely. #T1#
Azarola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux postures up in Azarola's guard and throws a big left but Azarola blocks it.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux 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.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux trying to move into half guard but instead Azarola has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azarola is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dux pulls Azarola in close to his closed guard and prevents Azarola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azarola sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Azarola preventing the sweep.
Dux pulls Azarola in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Azarola. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Azarola as Dux shoots in.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Azarola counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Azarola.
Dux is trying to drag Azarola to the mat but Azarola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux jumps guard but Azarola stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Azarola lands a right hand.
Azarola lands a shoulder strike.
Dux tries to pull guard but Azarola holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Azarola. #TD#
Dux gets control of Azarola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Azarola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azarola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azarola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux keeping full guard, as Azarola tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zigor Azarola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azarola 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
Zigor Azarola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Pisswater gets a double leg takedown into Dux's guard.
Dux is pulling down on Pisswater's head to control his posture.
Pisswater looking to pass the guard.
Dux is pulling down on Pisswater's head. It's preventing any offense from Pisswater, at least for the moment.
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.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pisswater scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pisswater trying to pass the guard but Dux defending well.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pisswater tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pisswater is in close to Dux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pisswater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pisswater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Pisswater throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Dux wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment.
Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pisswater's guard. #REVR#
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Dux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Pisswater 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.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pisswater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Pisswater is retaining full guard. #T3#
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Pisswater is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pisswater avoid being mounted?
Dux passes to full mount!
Pisswater is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Dux.
Dux with a couple of short strikes.
Dux working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pisswater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pisswater throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dux. What's that going to do exactly?
Pisswater taking shots to the head.
Pisswater wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux lands a couple of good shots and Pisswater has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux is hanging on to Pisswater's back as he tries to escape.
Dux lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pisswater.
Will Dux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dux is punishing Pisswater with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dux wants to control but Pisswater is keeping busy.
Dux throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pisswater could be in trouble here!
Dux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pisswater.
Pisswater rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pisswater for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dux fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Pisswater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pisswater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dux jumps guard and drags Pisswater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Pisswater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pisswater is one step ahead there.
Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater throwing strikes but missing.
Pisswater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pisswater's guard. #REVR#
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pisswater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pisswater working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Pisswater trying to control the position.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Pisswater is keeping the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Pisswater has wrist control.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pisswater's guard.
Pisswater regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Pisswater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pisswater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux pushing down on Pisswater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Pisswater defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pisswater manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Dux wants to pass the guard but Pisswater is keeping the position.
Pisswater is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dux dives into side control.
Pisswater is trying to improve his position.
Pisswater manages to get back to half guard.
Pisswater trying to control here.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Pisswater tries to kick Dux off but Dux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pisswater is not content to let Dux control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pisswater leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pisswater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisswater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Pisswater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux blocks a jab.
Pisswater cracks a nice hook into Dux's ribs.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pisswater can do to turn this around?
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pisswater finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
Pisswater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dux avoids the body shot from Pisswater. #CL2#
Pisswater has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pisswater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Pisswater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Pisswater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dux jumps guard but Pisswater stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head. #T1#
Pisswater lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Pisswater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head.
Pisswater wants to stall.
Pisswater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dux prevents it.
Dux jumps guard but Pisswater stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Pisswater holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Dux tries to pull guard but Pisswater holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Pisswater tries a body shot but Dux blocks it. #TD#
Dux jumps guard.
Pisswater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pisswater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pisswater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux has Pisswater pulled in close to control his posture.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pisswater. #T2#
Pisswater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux is controlling Pisswater's posture.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Pisswater trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux is trying to keep Pisswater in close.
Pisswater postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it. #T3#
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux keeping full guard, as Pisswater tries to pass.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pisswater's guard. #REVR#
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pisswater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pisswater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Pisswater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pisswater keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux postures up in Pisswater's guard and throws a big left but Pisswater blocks it. #SUB2#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Pisswater has an active guard here but Dux has managed to pass into half guard.
Pisswater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pisswater.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Pisswater has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pisswater managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natalia Pisswater really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Pisswater counters with a nice body shot.
Pisswater misses with a hook.#TD2#
Pisswater closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dux quickly recovers to half guard.
Pisswater is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pisswater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Pisswater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pisswater. #SUB2#
Pisswater is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater is nestled in close to Dux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pisswater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pisswater's back!
Dux is trying to stick to Pisswater's back but Pisswater 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 Pisswater.#T1#
Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Dux controlling the position.
Dux'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.#SUB2#
Dux wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Pisswater has taken Dux's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Dux has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater is the new bantamweight champion!
Natalia Pisswater decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farman throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux is looking to clinch but Farman is avoiding it.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux goes for a double leg but Farman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farman continues to drive forward.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Farman tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux fails with the takedown
letting Farman counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Farman gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Farman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dux with a poor takedown
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux avoids the body shot from Farman. #TD2#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dux showed some decent athleticism there.
Farman 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 from half guard but Farman is working away.
Farman wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Farman is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Farman hang on?#T3#
Dux lands a nice shot to the head.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dux.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Farman can't escape the position.
Dux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dux prevents Farman from getting the reversal.
Dux trying to control but Farman is having none of it. #T4#
Dux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Farman's face.
Farman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Farman wants to get back to his feet.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Farman?
Farman wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux unloads with some shots from mount but Farman bucks and avoids them well.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Farman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dux looks for a takedown but Farman sprawls well.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farman is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Farman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Farman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into Farman's guard.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farman is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Farman keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Dux wants to control from the top but Farman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farman avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC#
Farman manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Farman back into the cage.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farman smiles and moves away.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farman swivels and escapes.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Dux dives in and grabs Farman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farman pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Farman is looking to land body kicks.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farman's waist but Farman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
A big right from Farman misses.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farman throws a low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Farman scores with a hook to the body. Dux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farman defends well and Dux ends up having to push Farman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Farman.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Dux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dux momentarily. #CL2#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Farman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Farman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Farman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Farman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.#CL2#
Dux has Farman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Farman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#T1#
Farman leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Farman as he connects with a hook.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farman as he jumps to the side.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux dives in and grabs Farman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farman pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux tries to clinch
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Dux slips a straight right by Farman.
And Dux tries to counter it with a takedown but Farman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farman defends it well.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Farman sprawls well.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarman.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dux instigates a clinch.
Farman tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position. #TD2#
Dux manages to pull guard.
Farman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux's guard.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Farman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #ES#
Farman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Dux shoots and misses
and Farman counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Farman looks at the referee who does nothing so Farman lands a crushing right that sends Dux to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Zafir Farman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pisswater looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Pisswater gets a takedown into half guard.
Pisswater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pisswater wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pisswater prevents Dux from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pisswater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater postures up. #T1#
Pisswater is just content to waste time from the top position. Dux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pisswater throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pisswater's guard. Nice move by Dux!#REVR#
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
Pisswater with a nice head shot there.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Dux pulls Pisswater in to control the position. #T2#
Pisswater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux pulls Pisswater in close to his closed guard and prevents Pisswater from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pisswater passes Dux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pisswater is looking to advance position but Dux won't allow it.
Pisswater thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux controlling the position well.
Pisswater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dux still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dux has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux controls the position. #T3#
Dux trying to control the position but Pisswater is working away.
Dux working the body and head with strikes.
Dux grinds an elbow into Pisswater's temple.
Dux is putting a hurting on Pisswater here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dux lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep.
Pisswater gets back to half guard.
Pisswater won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Pisswater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Pisswater's temple.
Pisswater taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux working over Pisswater with some ground and pound. Pisswater looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Dux clinches.
Dux jumps guard but Pisswater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Pisswater to the mat.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux pulls Pisswater in to control the position.
Pisswater stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater postures up.
Pisswater controlling the action here.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.#T1#
Pisswater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.#SUB2#
Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pisswater working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Pisswater is pushing down on Dux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dux is fighting to maintain full guard but Pisswater has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Pisswater seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pisswater 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 Pisswater.
Dux manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux pulls Pisswater in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully.
Pisswater might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Pisswater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux 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.
Pisswater looking to pass the guard.
Pisswater stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dux's guard.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pisswater.
Dux is trying is best to control the position here.
Pisswater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux is staying active underneath Pisswater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Pisswater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natalia Pisswater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pisswater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Pisswater pushes him off.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Pisswater pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Pisswater rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dux pulls Pisswater into guard.
Pisswater trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dux's head.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pisswater's head.#T1#
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pisswater's head.#SUB2#
Pisswater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
Dux landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dux is in close to Pisswater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux wants to control but Pisswater is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Dux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux trying to control the action but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater gets back to full guard.
Pisswater controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Dux.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bandit trying to control here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandit manages to get to full guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandit is controlling Dux's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandit holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandit 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Bandit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bandit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux working over Bandit with some ground and pound. Bandit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bandit is defending well. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Bandit's temple.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Bandit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Bandit wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Bandit is concentrating on defense, preventing Dux from advancing position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux wants to advance to full mount but Bandit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux 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.
Dux trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Bandit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux seems keen to control Bandit's posture.
Dux'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 keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Bandit has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bandit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux defending well as Bandit loads up on a big left hand.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bandit sprawls and moves away.
Bandit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
A little jabbing left from Bandit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Bandit moves into the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Bandit holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Dux jumps guard and drags Bandit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandit won't allow Dux to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bandit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux! #REVR#
Dux landing strikes.
Dux trying to control the position but Bandit is working away.
Bandit sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandit tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Bandit taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bandit trying to control but Dux postures up.
Bandit is looking to improve his position.
Bandit controlling the position for now.#T3#
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Bandit defending well.
Dux is trying to control. Bandit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Bandit gets full guard.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandit controlling Dux's posture.
Bandit is trying to keep Dux in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bandit sprawls and moves away.
Dux tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dux moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dux pulls guard successfully.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bandit keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandit pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Dux works over Bandit with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux throws an elbow that misses. Bandit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dux's guard. Nice move by Bandit!#REVB#
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Bandit stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandit is still trying to improve position.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Bandit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Bandit is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Dux cracks Bandit with a big elbow. #T4#
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux throws a strike aimed at the side of Bandit's head but Bandit avoids it well.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Bandit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Bandit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandit has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank 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.

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McVicker pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux fails to pull guard.
Dux is trying to pull guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux jumps guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for McVicker.
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 McVicker walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVicker as he jumps to the side.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVicker tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Dux pulls McVicker in to control the position.
McVicker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dux trying to control the position here.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux controls McVicker momentarily but McVicker frees himself.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McVicker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
McVicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVicker is pulling down on Dux's head. It's preventing any offense from Dux, at least for the moment.
Dux is in close to McVicker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
McVicker 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.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
McVicker looking to control. #SUB2#
McVicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McVicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
McVicker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
McVicker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux trying to control here. #T4#
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
Dux is not content to let McVicker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker is thwarting Dux's attempts to control the position.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping hold of McVicker's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.
McVicker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker is not content to let Dux control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
McVicker trying to control here.
McVicker wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
McVicker wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
McVicker is still trying to improve position.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVicker trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dux tries to clinch but McVicker is having none of it. #TD#
Dux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dux postures up.
McVicker keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McVicker looking to control.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McVicker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McVicker is trying to keep Dux in close. #T4#
Dux lands a couple of digs.
McVicker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
McVicker managing to control the position.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux passes McVicker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
McVicker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McVicker forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from McVicker.
McVicker prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux wants a takedown.
Dux is trying to pull guard but McVicker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McVicker. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
McVicker counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux jumps guard but McVicker stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dux is trying to trip McVicker. He has hold of a leg but McVicker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Dux with a nice head shot there.
Dux cracks McVicker with a solid left hand.
McVicker wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McVicker controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
McVicker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Dux wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but McVicker is one step ahead there.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
McVicker trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McVicker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
McVicker is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but McVicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux with the ground and pound but McVicker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Dux.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but Bremner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Bremner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bremner.
Dux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bremner to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bremner fails to land.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Bremner won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Bremner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bremner.
Bremner scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head.
Bremner tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Bremner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Dux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dux lands in his opponent's guard.

Bremner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Dux manages to pull guard. #T1#
Bremner wanted to stand there but Dux had control of the position.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dux holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet.
Dux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bremner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux pulls Bremner in close to prevent any damage.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bremner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dux wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bremner wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bremner stuffs the takedown.
Bremner unleashes a big counter combination but Dux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dux goes for a double leg but Bremner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bremner continues to drive forward.
Bremner throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremner smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bremner tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bremner working aggressively here.
Dux jumps guard but Bremner stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bremner tries a body shot but Dux blocks it. #T4#
Bremner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bremner as the two fighters clinch.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Bremner has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Dux pulls Bremner into guard.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner 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#
Dux avoids the head kick by Bremner. #CL#
Dux has Bremner up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner scores with a shoulder strike.
Bremner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
Dux fails to pull guard. #TD#
Dux pulls Bremner into guard.
Dux wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Dux managing to control the position.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux is pulling down on Bremner's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bremner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bremner but Bremner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Bremner. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux tries for a takedown but Bremner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bremner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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.#CL#
Dux clinches.
Ted Bremner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
Bremner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bremner.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremner smiles and moves away.
Bremner scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Dux looking to score a takedown here. Bremner is defending well but Dux drives through and ends up in Bremner's guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dux prevents Bremner from getting back to his feet.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bremner wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dux rushes Bremner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux jumps guard but Bremner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bremner stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremner smiles and moves away.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bremner counter with a right hand.
Bremner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bremner throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bremner lands with a kick to the temple. Dux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bremner takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into Bremner's guard.

Bremner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bremner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dux prevents a body shot from Bremner. #TD#
Dux decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dux holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Bremner has passed into half guard. #T1#
Dux is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Bremner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dux.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux trying to control but Bremner postures up.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bremner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dux momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Bremner. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bremner as Dux shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bremner slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Ted Bremner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bremner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Bremner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bremner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bremner throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Bremner is quick to defend against it.
A left and a right from Bremner both land. Nice combination.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bremner pinned against the cage. Bremner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ted Bremner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bremner throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Bremner thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dux avoids the head kick by Bremner.
Bremner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bremner defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Bremner misses.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bremner's waist but Bremner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dux tries to clinch there but Bremner circles away.
Ted Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Bremner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bremner throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Bremner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bremner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Bremner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bremner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bremner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Dux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bremner wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bremner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bremner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bremner!
Our winner, Ted Bremner, 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.

Event: DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Barella throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux attempts a counter takedown but Barella avoids it well and moves away.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Barella, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Barella against the cage but Barella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dux tries to score with some ground and pound. Barella controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barella is letting Dux control him for a moment.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux working away.
Dux cracks Barella with a big elbow.
Dux 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.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Dux wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy.
Dux lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Dux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Barella trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
Barella takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barella to see if he's OK.#T3#
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barella wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dux controlling the position from side mount.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux prevents Barella from escaping the position.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dux wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux landing strikes.
Dux is putting a hurting on Barella here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Dux clinches.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barella smiles and moves away.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barella throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it. #CL#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Barella.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Barella has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dux has hold of one of Barella's legs. Barella is fighting the takedown attempt but Dux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barella's head.
Dux works over Barella with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Barella is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barella wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux postures up and lands a big shot to Barella's brow.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella wants to stand but Dux is controlling the position. #T2#
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella swinging wildly here. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dux has Barella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dux successfully pulls guard.
Dux is pulling down on Barella's head. It's preventing any offense from Barella, at least for the moment.
Barella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux's guard.
Barella wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?#T4#
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella is fighting to break Dux's control of his arms but Dux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barella trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Barella must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Dux counters with a shoot takedown. Barella fights it but they end up in guard.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barella keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux stays in close to Barella's body and controls the position.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Barella is trying to control the position but Dux postures up. #T1#
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux 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.
Dux prevents Barella from getting back to his feet.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux cracks Barella with a solid left hand.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barella wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Barella tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Barella wants to get back to his feet.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barella is trying to control but can't.
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barella for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dux stops Barella from getting back to his feet.
Barella wants to get back to full guard.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Barella is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barella won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Dux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Davis.
Davis misses with a hook.
Dux staying out of range there.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
As Dux looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Dux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dux tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Dux drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Dux has hold of one of Davis's legs. Davis is fighting the takedown attempt but Dux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Dux won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Davis is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Davis pulls Dux in to control the position.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Davis pulls Dux in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dux defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Dux scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis managing to control the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davis 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.
Dux postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Davis trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis is pulling down on Dux's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Dux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis throws a low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.#TD2#
Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Dux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davis's thigh. Davis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davis throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Davis tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Dux with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Davis settles back down. #TD2#
Dux feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Dux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davis is pulling down on Dux's head. It's preventing any offense from Dux, at least for the moment.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Dux tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Davis.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Dux shoots in.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Davis misses with a straight right.
Dux tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Davis.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.#T4#
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dux goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Dux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux blocks a jab.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Davis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.#T1#
Davis misses the jab.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux moves to clinch but Davis breaks away
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Dux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#TD2#
Dux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dux is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux blocks a jab.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
Dux shoots and misses
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis connects with a body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Dux can't get the takedown.
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 Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Dux ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dux just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dux tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Davis lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Jab by Davis.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Dux dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Dux seems unphased. #T2#
Dux misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Dux slips a straight right by Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux slips a straight right by Davis.
Dux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Dux on that attempt. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dux lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis 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.#T3#
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis is pulling down on Dux's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dux trying to control the position here.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis had his way with Frank Dux in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Davis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dux defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.#CL2#
Dux rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Dux jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dux tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dux prevents a body shot from Davis. #T1#
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Dux fails to pull guard.
Dux jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Davis lands.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Davis catches Dux right on the button with a cross.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux slips under a jab.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Dux tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Good leg kick by Davis.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dux takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Davis. #T3#
Dux shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Dux takes one on the button.#TD2#
Dux feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Dux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Dux trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Dux checks a low kick from Davis.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Davis!
Bryant Davis retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Slinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slinger dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.#CL#
Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Slinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux. #TD#
Dux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slinger is controlling Dux's posture.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger 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. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Slinger working a defensive guard here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slinger's guard.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Slinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Slinger is trying to control but Dux passes into side control!
Slinger is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dux 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 Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big elbow.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux 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.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big right hand but Slinger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Slinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slinger wants to control but Dux postures up.
Slinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Slinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slinger is not content to let Dux control the position.#T3#
Slinger gets back to full guard.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Slinger 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Slinger 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.
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dux postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slinger wants to control but Dux passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Slinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Slinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank 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#
Slinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Slinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux checks a leg kick.
Slinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range. #TD2#
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux trying to control the position here.
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 wants to sweep here but Slinger controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux postures up.
Slinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.#T2##SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux works over Slinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slinger's head.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #T3#
Slinger 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.
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.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Dux wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
Dux stands up over Slinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dux with a nice head shot there.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Dux postures up.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slinger misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Slinger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slinger misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slinger as he avoids it easily.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinger.
Slinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slinger misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dux tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch there but Slinger circles away.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slinger tries a low kick but Dux avoids it.#CL#
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slinger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Slinger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Dux is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Slinger. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Slinger just trying to survive but Dux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dux scores with strikes from the back.
Slinger is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dux tries to keep control of the position but Slinger is staying busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dux. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux landing with strikes.
Slinger is really stuck here.
Dux lands a shot to the head.
Dux lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dux.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger is really stuck here.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T3#
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux connects with a big shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The referee is taking a good look at Slinger as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dux!
Slinger trying to control but not successfully.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger is keeping busy.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T4#
Dux cracks Slinger with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Slinger from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Slinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Slinger is being controlled here.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux trying to control the position but Slinger is working away.
Dux lands an elbow.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dux gets a clinch. #TD#
Dux has picked Bogo up - he's going for a ride! Dux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.
Dux controlling the action here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogo's head.
Dux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogo taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Dux content to control rather than advance.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux uses his free foot to push down on Bogo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bogo.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bogo tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux cracks Bogo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bogo is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bogo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bogo's face.
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bogo hang on?
A nice elbow there by Dux.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux with a couple of short strikes.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Bogo regains half guard.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dux content to control rather than advance.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Dux stalling.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dux'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.#T4#
Bogo has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bogo trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Dux trying to control from Bogo's half guard. Bogo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux stands and throws Bogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dux avoids the head kick by Bogo.
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.
Bogo misses with a kick to the body.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Dux goes for a double leg but Bogo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bogo continues to drive forward.
Bogo feints the counter takedown.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Bogo tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bogo 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 Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogo sprawls well. Bogo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dux wants to clinch up but Bogo keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dux gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux is trying to control. Bogo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bogo looking for submissions off his back.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bogo taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard. #T2#
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Dux.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bogo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux throwing shots but Bogo is blocking nicely.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bogo!
The referee warns Bogo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bogo hang on?
Dux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dux trying to control but Bogo is having none of it.
Dux looking to finish Bogo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bogo!
Dux dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Bogo is rocked!
Dux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bogo! More shots from Dux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
A very excited looking Frank 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.

Event: DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Bandit with a nice cross.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Bandit sprawls well.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Bandit sprawls well.
Bandit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dux blocks it well.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Bandit does no damage.
Dux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Bandit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux moves out of range as Bandit strikes.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dux drives through with a takedown into Bandit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bandit looking to control.
Dux cracks Bandit with a solid left hand.
Bandit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Bandit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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.#SU2#
Bandit gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bandit trying to control here.
Bandit 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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandit's head. #T2#
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandit trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Dux 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.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Bandit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bandit wants to control but Dux is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bandit actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Dux 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 scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Dux is keen to just control but Bandit is a slippery customer.
Bandit wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandit actively working from the bottom here.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Dux working Bandit over with strikes.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux thows a huge punch but Bandit dodges it nicely.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandit is looking to escape.#ES2#
Bandit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Dux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bandit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandit's head.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandit has wrist control.
Dux stands up over Bandit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bandit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandit wants to stand but Dux is controlling the position.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandit's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Dux scores with a takedown into Bandit's guard.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dux stops Bandit from standing up.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux passes Bandit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandit is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Bandit defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit is not content to let Dux control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Bandit's temple. #T1#
Dux controlling the pace.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Bandit is rocked!
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bandit is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dux lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bandit! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dux jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
After winning the bout, Frank Dux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Sokol throws a push kick but Dux slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Sokol.
A quick step to the side and Sokol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dux has Sokol up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokol is trying to break the clinch but Dux is controlling him.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sokol gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Sokol circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sokol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sokol's guard.
Sokol 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.
Sokol is controlling Dux's posture.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Sokol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sokol's guard. Nice move by Dux!#REVB##T3#
Sokol is pulling down on Dux's head to control his posture.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokol delivers a nice body kick.
Dux looks for a takedown but Sokol sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Dux rushes Sokol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sokol fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sokol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sokol's guard.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sokol with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to break free but Dux has control.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol works the jab nicely.
Dux tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sokol tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux with the counter takedown but Sokol avoids it easily.#T1#
Sokol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokol lands with a slapping head kick.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sokol defends it nicely.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range. #TD2#
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sokol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sokol is looking to reverse the position.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dux working away.
Dux fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sokol to escape.
Sokol defending against the ground and pound.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sokol is looking to reverse the position.
Dux working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sokol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sokol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sokol trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux is pushing down on Sokol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sokol is fighting to maintain full guard but Dux has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dux prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sokol misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Sokol circles away.
Sokol scores with a head kick.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Sokol defends it.
Sokol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dux working over Sokol with some ground and pound. Sokol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux prevents Sokol from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Dux is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Dux is trying to control. Sokol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sokol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Sokol throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dux avoids it.
Sokol stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sokol's waist but Sokol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.
Dux tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Sokol lands but Dux takes it in his stride.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sokol gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sokol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sokol to the mat. Sokol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sokol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Sokol won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol controlling from the top position.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokol defending well though.
Sokol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sokol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Sokol manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Sokol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokol's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol had his way with Frank Dux in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sokol lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol. #BC#
Sokol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Sokol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sokol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Sokol lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sokol lands with a kick to the temple. Dux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokol defending well though.
Sokol wants to control the action here but instead Dux manages to pass to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux scoring with strikes but Sokol is staying in there. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sokol manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux is nestled in close to Sokol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol is not content to let Dux control the position.
Dux working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux throwing shots but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux misses with a head shot. Sokol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sokol misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Sokol back into the cage.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Dux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol retains his bantamweight title!

Event: DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokol 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux controlling the position well.
Sokol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dux to regain full guard.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dux preventing the sweep.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Sokol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux cracks Sokol with a solid left hand.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Sokol with a nice calf kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.#TD2#
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Sokol gets full guard.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol working Dux over with strikes.
Sokol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux has his hands on Sokol's head, controlling the position.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokol circles away.#TD2#
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Sokol's hands, connecting with Sokol's forehead.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away. #T2#
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux goes for a double leg but Sokol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sokol continues to drive forward.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#TD2#
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokol sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Dux thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Sokol's temple.
Sokol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux throws a strike but Sokol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sokol's head.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3##TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dux is in close to Sokol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard. #T2#
Dux won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sokol misses with a head shot. Dux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol being controlled here momentarily.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Dux is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Dux gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Dux just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely. #T1#
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol. #T3#
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux postures up.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Sokol lands with a cross.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Sokol, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Sokol against the cage but Sokol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol scoring well with a low kick there.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1##TD2#
Sokol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokol holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sokol but Sokol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close. #T3#
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokol to the mat! Sokol manages to get full guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Jan Sokol retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobhraj defends well and Dux ends up having to push Sobhraj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobhraj gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Sobhraj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobhraj punching from the bottom.
Sobhraj has hold of Dux's hands but Dux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 lands strikes from half guard.
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 drops an elbow to the side of Sobhraj's head.
Dux 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.
Sobhraj trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sobhraj taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Dux controlling the action here.
Sobhraj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux prevents Sobhraj from improving his position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobhraj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Sobhraj's head.
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobhraj with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux wants to control but Sobhraj is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobhraj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sobhraj is defending well.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobhraj on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Sobhraj's head.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobhraj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux passes to full mount! #T4#
Dux lands a big shot there that rocks Sobhraj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sobhraj is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobhraj tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Dux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dux lands a couple of good shots and Sobhraj has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Sobhraj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux tries to get the hooks in deep but Sobhraj pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobhraj is trying to break free.
Sobhraj trying to control the hands but Dux breaks the grip.
Sobhraj is covering up but some of the strikes from Dux are getting through and doing damage.
Sobhraj is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux punishes Sobhraj with strikes from the back mount.
Sobhraj is trapped and Dux is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sobhraj wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Sobhraj seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobhraj stuffs the takedown.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sobhraj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobhraj.
Dux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dux shoots in but Sobhraj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sobhraj.
Charles Sobhraj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobhraj defends it nicely.#T1#
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobhraj can do to turn this around?
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sobhraj did well to prevent Dux getting side control.
Sobhraj wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobhraj wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux working over Sobhraj with some ground and pound. Sobhraj looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobhraj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sobhraj looking for submissions off his back.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sobhraj! #T2#
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux avoids the attempt from Sobhraj to control.
Dux with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux working Sobhraj over with strikes here.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Sobhraj tries to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sobhraj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobhraj keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sobhraj wants to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sobhraj is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sobhraj?
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dux scoring with strikes but Sobhraj is staying in there.
Dux looking to control but Sobhraj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobhraj really wants to buck Dux off and get back to his feet.
Dux tries to control but Sobhraj wriggling away.
Dux lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobhraj wants to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobhraj defends well and Dux ends up having to push Sobhraj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobhraj stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux is working for takedown but Sobhraj is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobhraj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Dux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sobhraj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dux up against the cage.
Sobhraj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobhraj is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sobhraj down to the mat. Sobhraj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Sobhraj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sobhraj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sobhraj looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Dux dives in and grabs Sobhraj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobhraj pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobhraj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobhraj sprawls and moves away.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sobhraj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sobhraj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sobhraj prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles Sobhraj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sobhraj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dux's brow.
Sobhraj lands a left hand.
Sobhraj misses with the head strike.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sobhraj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobhraj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobhraj fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Sobhraj rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sobhraj is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Sobhraj scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobhraj swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sobhraj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL2#
Sobhraj forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Sobhraj pushes Dux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sobhraj is defending well.
Sobhraj lands an elbow inside that Dux shrugs off.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sobhraj clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sobhraj is really stuck here.
Dux punches Sobhraj on the ear.
Dux avoiding Sobhraj 's attempts to control his hands.
Dux controlling well, preventing Sobhraj from escaping the position.
Sobhraj is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dux off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T4#
Dux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dux is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
You can see the frustration on Sobhraj's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dux.
Dux controlling the position well here. Sobhraj rolled but Dux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dux lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sobhraj is in bad spot here.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Sobhraj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Dux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slow wants to get back to his feet.
Slow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Slow is letting Dux control him for a moment.
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.
Slow is trying to buck Dux off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dux fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Slow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux trying to control the action but Slow is working from the bottom.
Slow is trying to get back to his feet.
Dux is working Slow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Slow is rocked!
Slow seems a little lost for a moment, as Dux dominates the positioning.
Slow is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Slow taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux cracks Slow with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dux immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Slow is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022

183 cm
23 yrs
146 lbs

183 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

Dux

OBrien

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from OBrien enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OBrien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OBrien for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
OBrien pulls Dux in to control the position.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controlling the position.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
OBrien has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
OBrien keeping hold of Dux's head, controlling as best he can.
Dux passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (5) vs (0) OBrien#T4#
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien holding on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
OBrien is not content to let Dux control the position.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Dux wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Dux trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face as Dux controls the position.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
OBrien is still trying to improve position.#T7#
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face as Dux controls the position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux wants to control for a moment but OBrien uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but OBrien defends it. #T8#
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OBrien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux stalling.
OBrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dux (5) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
OBrien keeps control of the position as Dux tries to break free.
Dux just trying to survive but OBrien is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Dux buck him off.
Dux prevents OBrien from getting a body triangle.
Dux tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien avoiding Dux 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien keeps control of the position easily here as Dux tries to buck him off. #T10#
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Dux from escaping 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!
OBrien struggling to keep hold of the position. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. OBrien controlling the positon.
Dux is trying to break free.
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien keeps control of the position as Dux tries to break free.
OBrien not allowing Dux to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T12#
OBrien is not going to allow Dux to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dux tries to escape the position.
OBrien struggling to keep hold of the position. #T13#
OBrien gets his hands free as Dux looks to control.
Dux tries to break free.
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 OBrien manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
OBrien controlling the position well here. Dux rolled but OBrien kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dux wants to escape the position.
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien controls the action.#T14#
OBrien is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
OBrien controls the action.
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Frank Dux is the new bantamweight champion!
Frank Dux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022

183 cm
23 yrs
146 lbs

179 cm
36 yrs
148 lbs

Dux

Bandini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandini stuffs the takedown.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandini tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandini to the ground. Bandini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandini tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Bandini instigates a clinch.
Bandini is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandini down to the mat. Bandini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandini defends it nicely.
Bandini doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandini tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bandini moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bandini drags the fight down to the ground.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#T1#
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Bandini can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
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 is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bandini!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (3) vs (0) Bandini#T4#
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dux controlling the pace for now.
Bandini really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux is looking to take Bandini's back but instead Bandini gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Dux controlling the pace. #T6#
Dux wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandini trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux trying to control the pace. #T8#
Dux is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Dux advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (6) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Dux is controlling the position.
Dux wants to control for a moment but Bandini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T10#
Bandini tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Bandini is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Dux is taking a breather. Bandini 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.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandini wants to control but Dux passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (9) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Dux controlling the position.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini has one of Dux's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Dux is controlling the position.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandini is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dux.
Bandini tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.#T13#
Dux controls the position.
Dux'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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandini for as long as he can get away with.
Dux trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Bandini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dux controlling from side mount.
Bandini struggling a bit here.
Dux controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Dux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022

183 cm
22 yrs
146 lbs

167 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

Dux

Grasso

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dell Grasso!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grasso swivels and escapes.
Grasso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grasso circles away.
Grasso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grasso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dux to the mat! Dux manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Grasso
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Grasso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (2) Grasso#SUB2#
Grasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grasso can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.
Grasso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grasso actively working from the bottom here.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Grasso defends it.
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dux is thwarting Grasso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grasso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grasso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.#T3#
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grasso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (4) Grasso
Grasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Grasso being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Grasso trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grasso controls the pace.
Grasso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grasso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dux has his hands on Grasso's head, controlling the position.
Grasso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grasso being controlled here momentarily.
Grasso wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving. #T6#
Dux 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: Dux (4) vs (4) Grasso
Dux prevents Grasso from improving his position.
Grasso wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grasso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Grasso is looking to improve his position.
Dux controlling the action here.
Grasso gets full guard.
Grasso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Grasso is keeping the position.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Grasso is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grasso is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily. #T8#
Dux controlling from the top position.
Dux won't allow Grasso to sweep him here.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Grasso 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. #T9#
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Grasso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grasso wants to hit a sweep here but Dux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grasso there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (7) vs (4) Grasso
Dux wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grasso working to try and regain half guard.
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Grasso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux controlling from the full mount.
Grasso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T11#
Dux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grasso is desperately trying to improve his position but Dux has a good base and remains in mount.
Dux content just to control the position here. #T12#
Grasso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dux (10) vs (4) Grasso
Dux controls the action.
Grasso can't escape the position. #T13#
Dux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Grasso tries to break free.
Dux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grasso tries to roll but Dux sticks to his back.
Grasso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Grasso right now. #T14#
Dux 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.
Grasso tries to escape the position.
Grasso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dux.
You can see the frustration on Grasso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dux is not going to allow Grasso to sit and survive in this position.
Grasso tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grasso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

155 cm
35 yrs
139 lbs

183 cm
22 yrs
146 lbs

Plant

Dux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plant wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Plant rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.#TD2#
Dux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Dux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #T1#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux not doing much here.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Well, if Dux 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. #T2#
Dux prevents Plant from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Dux is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Dux not doing much here. #T3#
Dux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Dux
Plant controls the position.
Dux with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Plant has given up his back. Will we see Dux going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (8) Dux
Dux has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has good solid back control here.
Plant rolls, trying to escape but Dux keeps control of the position. #T4#
Dux controlling the position well here. Plant rolled but Dux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Plant wants to escape the position.
Dux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Plant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dux keeps control of the position easily here as Plant tries to buck him off.
Plant breaks Dux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Dux
Plant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Dux keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Dux is controlling Plant's posture.
Plant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
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.
Plant wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux controlling the position.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Plant trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Plant is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Plant passes into half guard. #T9#
Dux gets full guard.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Dux
Plant keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position.
Plant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
It looks like Dux might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Dux 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.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Dux controlling from the top position. #T11#
Plant trying to control the position.
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.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Plant is trying to control the position but Dux postures up. #T12#
Dux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plant 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.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Dux preventing the sweep. #T13#
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plant's guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux is continuing to stall.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T14#
Plant is trying to control but Dux passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (13) Dux
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dux wins on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Frank 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.

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
A left lands for Pisswater.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pisswater leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pisswater connects with a single shot there.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Pisswater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pisswater sprawls well. Pisswater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Pisswater instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pisswater prevents it. #BC2#
Pisswater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pisswater counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pisswater.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pisswater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pisswater lands an uppercut.
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.
Pisswater digs a right hand into Dux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dux's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Pisswater.
Pisswater scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pisswater has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from Pisswater.
Pisswater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Pisswater stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pisswater pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pisswater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pisswater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pisswater drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage. #BC2#
Pisswater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater connects with a body shot.
Dux misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Pisswater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pisswater.
Dux is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pisswater.
Pisswater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Pisswater throwing strikes but missing.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Pisswater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pisswater trying to move into half guard but instead Dux has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pisswater 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.
Pisswater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Pisswater.
Pisswater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Dux working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for a triangle here. Dux is fighting it but it looks tight! Pisswater pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dux is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Natalia Pisswater!
A less than humble Natalia Pisswater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bellicose 138
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kings tries to sprawl but Dux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Kings is a slippery customer.
Dux prevents Kings from improving his position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kings's thigh. Kings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings managing to control the position.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kings keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kings controlling Dux's posture.
Dux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kings wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Kings keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kings!
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux prevents Kings from getting the reversal.
Dux 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.
Dux landing shots from mount.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux tries to control but Kings wriggling away. #T3#
Kings can't escape the position.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Kings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 working the ground and pound effectively.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dux trying to control but Kings is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux avoids the attempt from Kings to control.#T4#
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux breaks from Kings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Kings is in trouble!
Dux landing punches.
Kings felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kings is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kings tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux moves away from the strike by Kings.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kings is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Kings circles away and we're back to standing.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Kings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kings as he jumps to the side.
Dux dives in and grabs Kings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kings pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Kings misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Dux trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kings some visible discomfort.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kings is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kings takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings controls the position for a moment.
Kings is not content to let Dux control the position.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux cracks Kings with a big elbow. #T3#
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kings keeps working.
Dux controls the position.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux throws a strike aimed at the side of Kings's head but Kings avoids it well.
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux just content to control the position.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Kings misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Dux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kings manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings working a defensive guard here.
Kings looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings is looking to sweep but instead, Dux has passed into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dux there. #T1#
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kings is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kings is defending well.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Kings is looking to get back to full guard here but Dux has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dux is chipping away with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux working away.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Kings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!#T3#
Kings is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
Kings trying to control.
Dux wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kings doesn't have the hooks in and Dux manages to turn into his guard.
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kings is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dux working away.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kings is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Dux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
A very excited looking Frank 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.

Event: Bellicose 129
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sasaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Dux are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dux cracks Sasaki with a big right hand but Sasaki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sasaki 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.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Sasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working the body and head with strikes.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
Dux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Dux crashes against the mat.
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dux wants to control but Sasaki is keeping him busy.
Dux in side control, throwing shots but Sasaki defends.
Sasaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasaki is being controlled here.
Dux creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sasaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Dux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sasaki regains half guard, as Dux was trying to land strikes.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux throwing shots but Sasaki is blocking nicely.
Sasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Sasaki punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Sasaki throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Sasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Sasaki gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Pee Wee Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sasaki but Sasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Dux should have avoided that one.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasaki.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sasaki misses the target.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Sasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sasaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sasaki connects with a body shot that sends Dux's belly button to the back.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sasaki throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dux is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pee Wee Sasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Dux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dash!
Dash parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dash to escape.
An elbow from Dux crashes against the mat.
Dux working the ground and pound but Dash is defending the strikes.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dash defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dash defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dux.
Dash is being controlled here.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dash is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Dux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dash will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Dux cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Dux 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Dux.
Dash is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Dux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dash is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux grinds an elbow into Dash's temple.
Dux working away.
Dash felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux staying calm.#T4#
Dux in side control, throwing shots but Dash defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dash parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dash to escape.
Dash is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dash on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dash is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dash on his heels. He'll look to pass Dash's guard now, I'm sure.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dash's head.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Dash is retaining full guard.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Dash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dash is holding on for now.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dash!
Dux lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dash hang on?
Dux with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Dash is rocked!
Dux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dash! More shots from Dux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Sykora slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sykora's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dux prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Sykora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.#TD#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.#T2#
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sykora really wants to buck Dux off and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Sykora looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux looking to finish Sykora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sykora!
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykora is looking to escape. #T3#
Dux working Sykora over with strikes here.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dux cracks Sykora with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sykora is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dux 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.
Dux content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Sykora that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sykora? #T4#
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux unloading with bombs!
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Sykora is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Dux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dux lands a big elbow.
Dux controlling from mount.
Sykora is trying to stand up.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Dux lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykora enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sykora wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dux is controlling him.
Dux works over Sykora with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykora tries to kick Dux off in order to stand up. Dux Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux cracks Sykora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dux happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Sykora tries to escape but Dux is in control.
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.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sykora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sykora to see if he's OK.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux drags him back down.#T4#
Sykora trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Sykora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dux lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux controlling the position.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sykora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Dux feinted with a counter takedown.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux prevents Sykora from escaping the position.
Dux working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sykora is pushing Dux's head away, looking to escape. Dux manages to hold on to the position though.
Dux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sykora down.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Sykora takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#Sykora is rocked!#T1#
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Sykora is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Sykora seems a little lost for a moment, as Dux dominates the positioning.
Sykora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Sykora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora scores with a spinning back kick!
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykora avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux not doing much here. #T3#
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux trying to control the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Michal Sykora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Sykora.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CDFC 38
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Manfield misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manfield to the mat! Manfield manages to get full guard.
Dux throws a strike but Manfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux controlling Manfield's posture. #T1#
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.
Manfield trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manfield trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux thows a huge punch but Manfield dodges it nicely.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount. #T2#
Dux is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux wants to control but Manfield is keeping him busy.
Dux winds up and cracks Manfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dux wants to take a breather but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Dux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux wants to control from the top but Manfield keeps moving.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux stays in close to Manfield's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfield 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.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Dux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manfield 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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manfield seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manfield's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux fails with the takedown.#CL#
Manfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manfield is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manfield down to the mat. Manfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dux on the side of the head.
Manfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manfield sprawls well. Manfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Manfield gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux wants to control from the top but Manfield keeps moving. #T1#
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dux seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield won't allow Dux to sweep him here. #T3#
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux cracks Manfield with a solid left hand.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom. #T4#
Manfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into Manfield's guard.
Manfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux trying to control but Manfield is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Manfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Manfield.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Manfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manfield.
Manfield takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manfield tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manfield to the ground. Manfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Dux scores with a takedown into Manfield's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Manfield.#T1#
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfield has wrist control.
Dux stands and throws Manfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
You can see the frustration on Manfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Manfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dux taking a break here but Manfield is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
Manfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux. #T3#
Manfield tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Manfield is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manfield avoid being mounted?
Dux winds up and cracks Manfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dux prevents Manfield from improving his position.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Manfield defends it.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Manfield's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux prevents Manfield from improving his position.
Manfield is not content to let Dux control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux really 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.#R4#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manfield as he avoids it easily.
Manfield throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Manfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfield takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manfield is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfield's waist but Manfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Manfield cracks Dux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfield.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dux thows a huge punch but Manfield dodges it nicely.
Dux is keen to just control but Manfield is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dux in particular looking to stall.
Manfield taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield gets full guard.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Manfield is a slippery customer.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dux dives in and grabs Manfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Manfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manfield is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manfield did well to prevent Dux getting side control.
Manfield regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dux.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfield has wrist control.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Manfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.#T4#
Manfield being controlled here momentarily.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manfield has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Reni Manfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dux dives in and grabs Manfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Manfield. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Reni Manfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Manfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Manfield.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dux shoots in and bounces Manfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manfield is trying to keep Dux in close. #T1#
Dux throws a strike but Manfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Manfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manfield's guard. Nice move by Dux!#REVB#
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux pushing down on Manfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Manfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux trying to control from Manfield's half guard. Manfield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manfield's head.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux wants to sweep here but Manfield controlling him for the moment.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reni Manfield.
I think Dux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Frank Dux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CDFC 32: Dux vs Palo
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Palo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palo has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Palo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Palo is retaining full guard.
Palo is trying to keep Dux in close.
Palo wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Palo has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Palo is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Dux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dux postures up.
Dux won't allow Palo to sweep him here.
Palo has Dux pulled in close to control his posture.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux controlling from the top position.
Palo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Palo 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.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palo keeps moving.
Palo looking for a sweep. Not yet Palo, not yet.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
Palo looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palo tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palo to the ground. Palo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palo connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux tries to move into range but Palo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palo's half guard.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palo's head. #T3#
Palo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Dux 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.
Palo wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Palo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux working over Palo with some ground and pound. Palo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Palo's head.
Dux prevents Palo from improving his position.
Dux trying to control the action but Palo is working from the bottom.
Palo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Palo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux stalling away here and it's allowed Palo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palo is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
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.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Palo looking to control.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palo's guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Palo is retaining full guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palo keeps moving.
Palo is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palo looking to control.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palo wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Palo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Palo trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palo won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Palo keeps control of the position as Dux tries to break free.
Palo misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Palo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dux trying to control the action but Palo just sinks the hooks in.
Dux is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Silverback MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Palo lands strikes to the head.
Palo missing with punches from the back.
Palo is looking to control Dux but Dux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Palo struggling to land strikes to the head as Dux covers up. #T3#
Palo is not going to allow Dux to sit and survive in this position.
Dux rolls, trying to escape but Palo keeps control of the position.
Dux is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Palo 's hooks.
Dux can't escape the position.
Dux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Palo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Palo prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Dux controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palo wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is controlling Palo's trapped leg to prevent Palo from advancing to side control.
Palo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pertti Palo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Palo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dux as he jumps to the side.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Palo is quick to defend against it.
Palo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palo can do to turn this around?
Dux leaves Palo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Palo.#TD#
Dux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Palo on his heels. He'll look to pass Palo's guard now, I'm sure.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux trying to control but Palo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palo trying to control the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palo keeps moving. #T1#
Palo 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.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Palo is keeping the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Palo keeps moving.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Dux stands and throws Palo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Palo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palo is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it. #T2#
Dux is putting a hurting on Palo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dux is chipping away with strikes.
Dux is putting a hurting on Palo here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Palo is rocked!
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palo is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux cracks Palo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dux scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Palo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dux can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
After winning the bout, Frank Dux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDFC 24: Skognar vs Ace
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Dux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Dux cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux controlling from the top position.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux advances position into side control!
Dux takes a little break here. Dos Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Dos Santos tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux blocks the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dux just content to control the position.
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Dos Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Dux is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Dux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux moves nicely into side control.
Dux trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Dux is staying tight to Dos Santos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.
Dux trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dos Santos is not content to let Dux control the position. #T2#
Dux taking a breather here.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dux controls the position.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Santos trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.#T3#
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dos Santos some visible discomfort.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux landing strikes.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dux landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux scoring with punches from side control.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Dux stalls from top position.
Dux in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dos Santos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dux turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
A relieved looking Frank 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.

Event: CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lapierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapierre sneaks back into half guard.
Lapierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux distracts Lapierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lapierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux pushing down on Lapierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.#SUB2#
Lapierre actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Dux.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Lapierre's head. #SUB2#
Lapierre looking for subs from the bottom but Dux mounts him!
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!
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lapierre looks a forlorn figure. #T1#
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lapierre is still trying to improve position.
Lapierre is in a horrible position here. Dux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lapierre is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux breaks from Lapierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux 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.
Dux unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux cracks Lapierre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lapierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Lapierre looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lapierre is rocked!
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lapierre is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lapierre in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lapierre to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank 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.

Event: CDFC 7:Valle vs Gobels
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pical quickly recovers to half guard.
Pical might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pical is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Pical defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux is taking a breather. Pical 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.
Dux uses his free foot to push down on Pical's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pical.
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Pical is in trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dux content just to control the position here.
Dux has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pical's face. #T1#
Dux landing strikes from the mount.
Dux lands a couple of good shots and Pical has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Pical is rocked!
Dux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pical to escape the position.
Oh Pical is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A helpless look comes across Pical 's face. He knows he's trapped as Dux lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux 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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