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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1277 p4p, 127 weight class) and Sumwan Speshial (ranked 3457 p4p, 320 weight class). Frank Dux has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumwan Speshial!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a hook to the side of Speshial's head but Speshial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speshial misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Speshial has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Speshial defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Dux looks to land a right hand but Speshial moved out of range.
Dux gets a double leg takedown into Speshial's guard.
Speshial preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Speshial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to control but Speshial is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Speshial has wrist control.
Speshial looking for a sweep. Not yet Speshial, not yet.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Speshial gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speshial wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speshial defending well though.
Speshial gets back to full guard.
Speshial throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Speshial trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Speshial is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Speshial has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speshial swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speshial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Speshial 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.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Speshial wants to sweep but no luck.
Speshial throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Speshial working a defensive guard here.
Speshial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to control from the top but Speshial keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speshial.
Dux throwing a counter right hand but Speshial manages to avoid it.
Dux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Speshial cracks Dux with an open hand slap.
Sumwan Speshial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Dux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speshial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Speshial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux lands with a right hand.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speshial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speshial gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Speshial keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Speshial is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dux prevents Speshial from getting back to his feet.
Speshial had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speshial works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speshial has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Speshial is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speshial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Speshial takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speshial but Speshial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speshial throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Speshial throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speshial.
Dux feinted with a counter takedown.
Speshial jabs at Dux's body.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speshial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Speshial manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Speshial looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux trying to control but Speshial is working from the bottom.
Speshial is pulling down on Dux's head. It's preventing any offense from Dux, at least for the moment.
Dux advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Speshial is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speshial avoid being mounted?
Speshial is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speshial swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speshial swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speshial trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speshial keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Speshial not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speshial keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Speshial 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speshial avoids the body shot from Dux.
A little jabbing left from Speshial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speshial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Speshial!
Speshial is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speshial wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Speshial is looking for a sweep.
Dux cracks Speshial with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Speshial tries to bench press Dux off him but Dux keeps the position.
Dux trying to control the action but Speshial is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speshial sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Speshial is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speshial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Speshial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speshial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Sumwan Speshial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Speshial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Dux misses.
Speshial now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Speshial is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Speshial is controlling Dux's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speshial is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Speshial is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux wants to control but Speshial is keeping him busy.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.
Dux prevents Speshial from standing back up.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Speshial!
Speshial is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dux prevents Speshial from getting the reversal.
Speshial taking shots to the head.
Sumwan Speshial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Speshial has given up his back.
Even with his hooks in, Dux manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
What can Speshial do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speshial can do to turn this around?
Dux trying to control.
Dux is really struggling to control Speshial but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux keeps control of the position easily here as Speshial tries to buck him off.
Speshial wants to escape the position.
Dux is not going to allow Speshial to sit and survive in this position.
Speshial tries to break free.
I would not like to be Speshial right now.
Speshial is trying to get back to his feet but Dux has full control of the position and if anything, Speshial has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Speshial is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speshial rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dux controlling the action here.
Speshial tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is trying to control. Speshial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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