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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Complete is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 cm
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Flux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Complete lands a head kick!
It looks like Dante Flux has been cut. Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
Flux throws a hook to the side of Complete's head but Complete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice uppercut there from Flux. Nice takedown defense from Flux. No joy for Complete on that attempt. It looked like Flux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Complete feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Flux has control of Complete's left arm, preventing Complete from doing any damage. Complete is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Flux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Flux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Complete working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flux holds on and takes a little breather. Flux wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Complete throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Flux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Complete throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A clash of legs there as Complete blocks the low kick. Flux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Complete counters by clinching up. A nice right hand lands inside from Flux. Flux scores with a nice hook to the head. Complete on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Complete misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux. Stalling in the clinch from Complete.
Complete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Complete lands a takedown into guard.
Flux tries to land a sweep but no joy. Complete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Complete preventing the sweep. Flux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Flux pulls Complete in close to his closed guard and prevents Complete from doing any damage or advancing position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Complete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Flux pulls Complete in close to his closed guard and prevents Complete from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Flux gets caught napping as Complete dives in and scores a takedown. Flux manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flux managing to control the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Complete working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Flux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Complete's guard. Flux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Complete is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Flux trying to stand up but can't free himself from Complete's guard. Flux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Complete is keeping the position for now. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Complete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Complete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Complete ducks under a wild hook from Flux. Flux misses with a looping left. Complete now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Flux slips a jab and a cross from Complete.
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
Complete throws a series of punches but Flux moves out of range. Complete throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Flux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick misses from Complete. Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complete moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Complete dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dante Flux's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flux lands a nice shot to the body.
Flux cracks Complete with an open hand slap. Complete looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Flux lands a really nice looking cross but Complete seems unphased.
Complete throws a head kick that misses. Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Complete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flux sprawls well. Flux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Complete gets slowly back to his feet. Complete shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flux eats them both and turns towards Complete to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. It looks like Flux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Flux misses with a leg kick. A nice side step and Complete releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Flux tests Complete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flux throws a body shot but no joy. Flux throws a lazy right hand but Complete sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Flux misses with an uppercut. Complete scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flux in his tracks. Complete takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Complete closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Flux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Flux controlling the position well. Complete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Complete thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Flux tries to get to full guard but Complete has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Complete. Complete prevents Flux from standing back up.
Flux keeping control of the position. Complete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Flux tries to roll over but Complete keeps him under control. Complete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flux's head. Flux wants to improve his position but Complete is controlling well.
Flux is controlling Complete's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flux works his way to full guard. Good work. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Flux is pulling down on Complete's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far. Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Complete closes the distance and clinches up with Flux, looking for a takedown. Complete pushes Flux against the cage but Flux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Complete pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flux is out of range and Complete settles back down. A right-left combo lands from Complete. Complete avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Complete circles away quickly and effectively. Flux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Flux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Complete fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Complete shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Complete was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Flux throws Complete to one side and escapes! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Complete dives in and grabs Flux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flux pushes down on Complete's head and hops out. Dante Flux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Complete. Complete is breathing heavily. Complete takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flux scores with a jab. Sloppy strikes from Complete. Those never looked like landing. Nice shot lands for Flux. Complete looks to land a left hand but Flux moved out of range nicely. Flux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Complete under the eye. Flux tries to work over Complete's front leg with a kick but Complete checks it. Complete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dante Flux's cut. That's time! Flux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice sprawl there from Flux as Complete shoots in. Flux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice cross by Flux. A slow jab from Complete misses its intended target. It looked like Flux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complete.
Flux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Complete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flux takes a swing at Complete's ribcage but misses. Flux misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Flux. Flux misses with a low kick as Complete jumps back. Mr Complete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Complete lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flux circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flux lands with a nice body punch. Complete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Flux scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Flux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Complete backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flux!
Complete on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Complete is rocked! Flux is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Flux shuts the power down on Complete. Lights out, game over! Flux is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Flux!
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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
58% |
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