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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reni Manfield (ranked 815 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 87 p4p, 169 weight class). Dux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodsport kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reni Manfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
Dux fails with the takedown.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Dux seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Dux shoots in and bounces Manfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manfield is trying to keep Dux in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a strike but Manfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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