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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Galvao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux tried to score with a low kick but Galvao checks it.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Galvao throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Galvao slips a straight right by Dux.
Galvao moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galvao is able to avoid easily.
Dux looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws out a leg kick but Galvao moves out of range and Dux only half commits.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Galvao as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Dux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galvao momentarily.
Galvao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux blocks a leg kick.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux wants to land a leg kick but Galvao is out of range.
As Dux tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Dux manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao throws a good cross that connects.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvao.
Dux feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galvao.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao wants to clinch.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dux.
Galvao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
Dux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galvao is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dux.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dux throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Galvao moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Galvao throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Galvao misses.
Galvao throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvao.
Galvao has Dux pressed against the cage.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Galvao gets an underhook and turns Dux into the cage.
Galvao looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galvao.
Galvao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux controlling the action here for a moment.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Galvao looking to throw knees to the head but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux avoiding damage as Galvao throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galvao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galvao tries to land knees in the clinch but Dux avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Galvao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galvao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dux throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dux dives on top into guard.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao's guard.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
Galvao wants to hit a switch here but Dux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galvao there!
Dux avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galvao misses with a looping left.
Dux throws a solid leg kick but Galvao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dux.
Galvao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux misses with a hook.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvao's elbow.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galvao has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Galvao there.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.
Galvao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galvao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Galvao seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Galvao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Galvao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dux is surviving well by controlling Galvao's body position as best he can.
Galvao throwing strikes here but Dux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galvao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.
Dux wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galvao.
Galvao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Dux trying to control here.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galvao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
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FIGHT
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