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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bylund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bylund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Bylund!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bylund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bylund's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bylund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Bylund misses with a hook.
Dux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bylund lands a nice looking body shot.
Bylund scores with a jab to the body.
Bylund misses with a body shot.
Bylund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Bylund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dux rather than just go for the knockout.
Bylund misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bylund. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dux misses.
Bylund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
The fighters circling - Bylund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bylund throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bylund takes one to the side of the head.
Bylund moves away from the strike by Dux.
Bylund throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bylund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dux doesn't seem phased though.
Bylund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bylund misses with a body punch
and Dux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bylund's elbow.
Dux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Bylund presses Dux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bylund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Bylund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bylund on the inside.
Dux tries a body shot but Bylund blocks it.
Dux working aggressively here.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dux working aggressively here.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bylund tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Bylund tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bylund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bylund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Dux.
Dux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux tries to work over Bylund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bylund swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bylund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Dux.
Bylund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bylund scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bylund misses with some punches.
Bylund presses Dux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dux misses with some punches.
Dux tries a body shot but Bylund blocks it.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Dux.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Dux is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux blocking some punches.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Bylund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bylund stalling the fight.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Dux blocking some punches.
Bylund misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Bylund throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund.
Bylund misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bylund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Bylund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Dux seems to have got his legs back now.
Bylund prevents a body shot from Dux.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bylund's elbow.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund lands with a right to the head.
Bylund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
A head punch on the inside from Bylund fails to land.
Bylund lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bylund dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dux misses with an uppercut. Bylund saw that one coming.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bylund.
Bylund misses with a straight right.
Bylund throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Bylund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Bylund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Bylund takes one to the side of the head.
Dux cracks Bylund with a good jab.
Bylund lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Dux takes a swing at Bylund's ribcage but misses.
Bylund scores with a nice head shot.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bylund moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bylund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bylund misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bylund counters with a nice body shot.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Bylund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bylund scores with a hook to the body. Dux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bylund misses.
Bylund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux avoids the body shot from Bylund.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Bylund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Dux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bylund.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Bylund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux misses the jab.
Bylund swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bylund missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Bylund.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bylund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bylund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Bylund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bylund throws a counter combo.
Bylund misses with a jab to the body
and Dux counters with a straight right hand.
David Bylund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux swings for the body but Bylund moves out of range.
Bylund avoids the body shot from Dux.
Nice body punch from Bylund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bylund looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Bylund.
A cross from Dux lands.
Bylund misses the jab.
Dux is looking to counter the offense by Bylund and move into the clinch.
Bylund misses with a body shot.
Dux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
Bylund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bylund lands with an uppercut that bounces Dux off the cage and back into range.
Dux misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bylund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bylund swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux lands a jab-cross combination.
Bylund misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bylund connects with a body shot.
Bylund connects with a right hand. Dux shakes it off.
Bylund looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux slips a straight right by Bylund.
As Bylund tries to get set, Dux tries to push him back and clinch up but Bylund manages to avoid the attempt.
Bylund misses with a hook.
Dux throwing a counter right hand but Bylund manages to avoid it.
Bylund throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bylund lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Dux misses.
Bylund scores with a body shot.
Bylund moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bylund.
Dux takes a swing at Bylund's ribcage but misses.
Bylund avoids the body shot from Dux.
Bylund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bylund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bylund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux swings for the body but Bylund moves out of range.
Bylund lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux misses with a hook.
Bylund throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Bylund.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bylund.
Bylund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bylund misses with an uppercut.
Dux staying out of range there.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bylund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bylund digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
Bylund ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Bylund misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Bylund.
A nice side step and Bylund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Bylund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bylund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bylund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bylund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bylund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Bylund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bylund throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bylund counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bylund pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dux back to the cage. Bylund follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Dux moves out of range as Bylund strikes.
Bylund misses with a hook.
Bylund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bylund misses with a hook.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Bylund.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bylund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bylund lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bylund.
Dux slips a jab from Bylund.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bylund counters with a nice body shot.
Bylund sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bylund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dux scrambles back to his feet.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bylund misses.
Bylund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux is looking to counter punch.
Bylund connects with a jab.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bylund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bylund misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bylund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bylund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bylund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Bylund does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bylund throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Bylund does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Dux misses with a hook. Bylund ducked under it nicely.
Bylund throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bylund looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Bylund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bylund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bylund.
Dux looks to land a right hand but Bylund moved out of range.
Bylund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bylund loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Bylund misses with a few strikes there.
Bylund throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Bylund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Bylund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bylund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Bylund throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
As Bylund tries to get set, Dux tries to push him back and clinch up but Bylund manages to avoid the attempt.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bylund misses.
Bylund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Bylund is just out of range.
Bylund throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bylund thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Bylund moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Bylund stuns Dux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bylund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bylund lands with a right hand.
Bylund slips a straight right by Dux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bylund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bylund lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
Dux misses with a hook. Bylund ducked under it nicely.
Bylund lands a head shot.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bylund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bylund throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bylund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Bylund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bylund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bylund!
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energy
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hype
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