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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between frank dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, frank dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dux takes one to the chin there.
Belanger slaps away a takedown attempt from dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Belanger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
dux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belanger!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belanger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
dux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belanger 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.
Belanger avoids a series of strikes thrown by dux.
dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belanger because dux loaded up on that one.
dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
dux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belanger because dux loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Belanger blocking the ground and pound.
dux unloads with some shots from mount but Belanger bucks and avoids them well.
dux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belanger because dux loaded up on that one.
dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
dux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throwing strikes here but Belanger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belanger wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by dux.
dux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Belanger avoids a series of strikes thrown by dux.
Belanger blocking the ground and pound.
dux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
dux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belanger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belanger is trying desperately to improve position.
dux thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
dux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
dux looking to finish with strikes here!
Belanger is looking to improve his position but dux isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
dux looking to ground and pound but Belanger is blocking nicely.
dux misses with a head shot.
dux throws some wild stikes that Belanger manages to avoid easily.
dux looking to finish with strikes here!
dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Belanger because dux loaded up on that one.
dux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dux throws some wild stikes that Belanger manages to avoid easily.
Belanger wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by dux.
dux looking to control but Belanger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s 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.
Belanger throws a left and a right that both miss
and dux counters with a left to the body.
dux misses with a hook
and Belanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike Belanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dux cracks Belanger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Belanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belanger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and dux counters with a nice body shot.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Belanger which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a two punch combination.
dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belanger.
Belanger connects with a jab.
Belanger throws a left and a right that both miss
and dux counters with a straight right hand.
Belanger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from dux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for frank dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belanger throws a combination that misses
and dux counters with a nice uppercut.
dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belanger sprawls well. Belanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. dux gets slowly back to his feet.
dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belanger avoids it really well and circles away.
dux throws a combination that misses
letting Belanger counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dux shoots for a takedown but Belanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belanger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
dux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
frank dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Belanger.
dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
dux dodges the punch combination from Belanger.
Belanger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belanger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belanger throws a right and a left that dux avoids nicely.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Belanger thuds a left hand into dux's body.
dux throws a series of punches but Belanger moves out of range.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for dux with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Belanger. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Belanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Belanger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belanger with a nice cross.
Belanger looks to land a combination but dux avoids it well.
dux looks for a takedown but Belanger sprawls well.
dux swings widly with a right hand
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Belanger misses.
Belanger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and dux counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belanger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belanger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belanger misses with a knee to the head.
Belanger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
dux tries to break free but Belanger pushes him back against the cage.
dux is trying to drag Belanger to the mat but Belanger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for frank dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger gets underhooks to prevent dux's takedown attempt.
Belanger tries a knee to the head but dux blocks it.
Belanger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belanger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belanger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belanger misses with a knee strike.
dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belanger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belanger tries to land knees in the clinch but dux avoids the damage to the body.
Belanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but dux blocks with his arms.
dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belanger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belanger prevents a takedown attempt there.
dux managing to block the knees to the body from Belanger.
Belanger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dux.
Belanger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belanger misses with a knee strike.
dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belanger pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for dux with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dux dodges the punch combination from Belanger.
Belanger throws a nice looking combination but dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belanger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Belanger.
dux tries to clinch up.
dux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
dux misses with the combination.
Belanger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belanger swats away the attempt to clinch by dux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Belanger works over dux's head and body with a nice combination.
dux darts in and clinches Belanger up against the cage.
dux avoids the elbow strike from Belanger, against the cage.
dux wants a takedown but no success here.
dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belanger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
dux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belanger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Belanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belanger 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Belanger!
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hype
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FIGHT
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