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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Allen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Allen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Dux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Dux misses with a right hand
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen shoots and misses
so Dux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux stands up from Allen's guard - Dux perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dux misses with a hook.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Dux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Dux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Allen shoots in.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen tries for a takedown but Dux circles away easily
and Dux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dux stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux stuffs the takedown.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Allen slips a jab from Dux.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Horrible takedown by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux which made him look bad.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen looks winded!
Dux misses with the combination.
Allen closes the distance but Dux moves to the side
and Dux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dux misses with a double jab.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Dux misses the jab.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Dux takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Allen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dux is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Dux circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Dux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Dux decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Dux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dux decides to stand and escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to clinch up.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Dux is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Allen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dux throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dux doesn't seem phased though.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
Dux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen tries to clinch up
and Dux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
Allen controls the position for a moment.
Dux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Good shot there by Dux.
Allen wants to clinch.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has Dux backing up. Dux nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Allen wants to clinch.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Dux tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
Dux throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Allen tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Dux counters with a single leg into guard. Allen didn't expect that.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Allen.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Dux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Dux moved away.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Dux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Dux.
Dux misses with some punches.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
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 misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Allen shoots in.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux avoids the head kick by Allen.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Allen tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux which made him look bad.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Allen.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dux back to the cage. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Dux lands a nice uppercut.
Allen is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
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