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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 835 p4p, 1163 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 65 p4p, 90 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloodsport. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Kay dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Kay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux wants to control but Kay postures up.
Kay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Kay keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to control but Kay postures up.
Kay throws an elbow but Dux slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dux's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kay working the ground and pound but Dux is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dux stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Kay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dux is avoiding damage well.
Kay scoring with punches from side control.
Kay grinds an elbow into Dux's temple.
Kay tries to score with some ground and pound. Dux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kay landing strikes.
Dux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kay connects with a decent elbow.
Kay working away.
An elbow from Kay crashes against the mat.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay prevents Dux from improving his position.
Kay trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
Kay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Kay.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in close to Kay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux advances position into side control!
Kay is trying to improve his position.
Kay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is thwarting Kay's attempts to control the position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kay's hands, connecting with Kay's forehead.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Kay is defending the position.
Dux is keen to just control but Kay is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
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.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux controlling the pace.
Kay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux 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.
Kay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kay, not yet.
Kay is trying to keep Dux in close.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Kay 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay looking for a sweep. Not yet Kay, not yet.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux passes Kay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Dux.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Kay wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux is nestled in close to Kay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
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 Kay's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kay's hands, connecting with Kay's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dux in particular looking to stall.
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 Kay's temple.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Kay wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dux looking to control but Kay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Dux goes for a double leg but Kay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kay continues to drive forward.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dux jumps guard but Kay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control.
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.
Kay is looking for a sweep.
Kay is still trying to improve position.
Dux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux landing a few strikes.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working.
Dux landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kay's face as Dux controls the position.
Dux trying to control the position but Kay is working away.
Kay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dux's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kay won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kay!
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kay hang on?
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux prevents Kay from getting the reversal.
Kay taking shots to the head.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux working Kay over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dux trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Kay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dux unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay gets back to half guard.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Kay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux lands with some strikes.
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dux working Kay over with strikes here.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Kay is looking to improve his position but Dux isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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