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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakura Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Claude Van Damme Dances For You . Machida has chosen Adagio - Second Sight as his entrance music. Frank Dux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 cm
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240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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191 cm
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232 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakura Machida! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
It looks like Sakura Machida has been cut. Nice defenses there by Machida. Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily. Machida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard. Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dux defends it well. Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Machida wants to pass the guard but Dux is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Machida stops Dux from getting back to his feet.
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
Dux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Dux is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position. Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow. Machida gets control of Dux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily. Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machida striking off his back but it's not causing Dux any problems. Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Machida trying to control the position.
Dux tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom. Dux with a flurry of punches that miss. Dux wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position. Machida 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 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dux postures up.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Machida's legs - danger averted. Machida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dux escapes and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control! Machida looks gassed! Dux tries to advance to mount but Machida denies him. Machida is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sakura Machida's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dux with a hook. Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily. Sakura Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machida moves out of range of the strikes. Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet. Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakura Machida. Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat. Dux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Sakura Machida's cut even more. A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target. Machida throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it. Machida fails to land the takedown. Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machida is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet. Dux misses the jab. Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Sakura Machida's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dux thows a left - swing and a miss! Dux throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it. Dux feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Machida crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Dux!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
46% |
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