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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 cm
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145 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
28
138 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zibanejadass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zibanejadass as he avoids it easily. Dux throws a low kick, looking for Zibanejadass's leg but Zibanejadass calmly moves out of range. Zibanejadass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux. Dux tries to land a front kick but Zibanejadass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zibanejadass with a nice cross. Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zibanejadass as he jumps to the side. Dux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dux takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut. Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zibanejadass. Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Zibanejadass, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Zibanejadass against the cage but Zibanejadass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dux throws a leg kick but Zibanejadass sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mika Zibanejadass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zibanejadass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zibanejadass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zibanejadass misses with a head kick.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that misses letting Dux counter with a right hand. Zibanejadass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dux moves out of range of the strikes. Dux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Zibanejadass trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dux is looking to pass Zibanejadass's guard but actually Zibanejadass recovers to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zibanejadass is keeping the position for now. Dux wants to control from the top but Zibanejadass keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zibanejadass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Zibanejadass is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dux is looking to control Zibanejadass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Zibanejadass trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom. Dux controls Zibanejadass momentarily but Zibanejadass frees himself. Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zibanejadass is one step ahead there. Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zibanejadass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zibanejadass is posturing up here but Dux has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zibanejadass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zibanejadass has to tap! Slick submission there by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.
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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
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