Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Dukes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nutz shoots in for a double leg but Dukes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dukes misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Dukes.
Dukes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Nutz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nutz looks to land a body kick but Dukes moved away.#CL2#
Nutz has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nutz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dukes regains guard immediately.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Dukes 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.#T1#
Nutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Nutz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukes's guard.
Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Nutz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dukes defend it? Nutz steps over the head and cranks it - Dukes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nutz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Whole Nutz!
Whole Nutz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##KD#
Vartija lands a big head kick that sends Dukes tumbling to the mat! Vartija takes a step backwards and waves Dukes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
Vartija grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dukes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vartija cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Portin Vartija!
Portin Vartija thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snyder avoids it really well and circles away.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snyder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snyder lands a jab-cross combination.
Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is looking to chop away at Snyder's legs. #T1#
No joy there for Snyder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Snyder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes throws a combination. Snyder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snyder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snyder.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dukes.
As Dukes looks to move away, Snyder throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snyder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes lands a hook that snaps the head of Snyder backwards.
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder is trying to break free.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Dukes looking to stall.
Dukes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dukes tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes can't break the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Snyder.
Snyder lands with a short shot to the head.
Snyder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dukes looks winded!#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snyder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Dukes backpedaling.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Snyder finish him?
Snyder throws a combination. Dukes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dukes dodges the punch combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Snyder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder slips under a jab from Dukes.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.#T4#
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!
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes. #CL#
Snyder rushes Dukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Dukes letting Snyder take a breather here.
Snyder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dukes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snyder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snyder blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snyder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snyder.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder moves out of range of the body kick from Dukes. #CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
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!
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snyder's head.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder.
Bryan Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dukes dives in and scores a takedown into Snyder's guard.

Snyder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder just leaning against Dukes, taking a breather.
Dukes tries to stall but Snyder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryan Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dukes scores with a shoulder strike.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Snyder.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Snyder can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Snyder is looking for a counter combo.
Snyder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a body kick that misses.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #CL#
Snyder clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.
Snyder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukes avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.
Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snyder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Snyder is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.#T4#
Snyder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily.
Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryan Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes swings for the body but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Snyder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Snyder clinches.
Dukes managing to block the knees to the body from Snyder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Snyder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder.
Dukes misses with a looping left.
Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snyder's head backwards.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Snyder misses.
Dukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder. #CL2#
Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Snyder scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Snyder stalling in the clinch but Dukes improves position. #BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Snyder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snyder moves away.
Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Snyder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Snyder tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it. #CL#
Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Snyder breaks the clinch.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination.
Dukes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Snyder counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Snyder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Snyder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes.
Snyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snyder blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##CL#
Snyder drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage. #BC#
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Snyder off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Snyder. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snyder swinging wildly here.
Bryan Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snyder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snyder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Snyder!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Bonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonga blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonga's half guard.
Bonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dukes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonga's head.
Dukes is fighting to break Bonga's control of his arms but Bonga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dukes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dukes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bonga has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dukes is looking to defend but Bonga has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dukes! Bonga pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dukes taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Omar Bonga!
Bubba Dukes spoke after the fight, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024

#R1#
Bull jabs at Dukes's body.
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.#KD2#
Bull sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bull is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dukes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bull points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dukes wakes up just in time to hear Bull thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Bull!
In his post fight interview, French Bull started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Draski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dukes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dukes to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.#CUT#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Draski. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes throws out a counter right but Draski avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Draski drops Dukes with a beautiful combination! Dukes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Draski is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski swinging wildly here.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Draski finish him?
Draski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draski.
Draski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Draski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Draski uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Draski has knocked Dukes down with a huge combo! Draski steps away and waves a wobbly Dukes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Draski misses with a hook to the body
and Dukes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab. #T1#
Draski misses the shot to the body.
Draski weaves into range and cracks Dukes right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dukes goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Draski is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Draski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Draski thanked Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Dukes misses.
Mayorga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dukes throws a head kick but Mayorga moves out of range.
As Dukes backs away, Mayorga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dukes.
Mayorga scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Dukes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Mayorga had a free shot at his head there.
Mayorga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mayorga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dukes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Mayorga has been cut.
Mayorga dips to his left and cracks Dukes with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes tries to clinch
and Mayorga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Mayorga scores with a leg kick.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayorga finish him?
BOOM! Mayorga lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dukes. Dukes tries to recover but Mayorga is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dukes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Mayorga!
Oscar Mayorga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Toretto.
An attempted straight right counter from Dukes misses the target.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Toretto has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch. #BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukes throws a series of strikes that have Toretto backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Dominic Toretto has been cut.#KD#
Dukes cracks Toretto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toretto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dukes finish him? #ROC#Toretto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes lands a nice looking body shot.
Toretto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Toretto to the canvas! Toretto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dukes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Dukes!

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Mferi.
Mferi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mferi lands an overhand right.
Dukes is looking to clinch. #KD#
Mferi sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mferi is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?#KD#
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Dukes crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Dukes back to his feet!
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Mferi counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
An out of breath Mike Mferi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukes scores with a head kick.
Look low, kick high! Dukes uses the oldest trick in the book to send Anderson Jones tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dukes is absolutely delighted - when Anderson Jones wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Dukes!
Post fight, Bubba Dukes took to the microphone: 'Time to make a run and see how good I am.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukes, which made it look bad.
Dukes throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Dukes looks winded!
St Pierre scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD#
St Pierre drops Dukes with a nice combination! St Pierre dives into Dukes's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St Pierre postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukes's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukes is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dukes. That's going to slow St Pierre down.
Johnny Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes with the counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it easily.#TD#
Dukes gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dukes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
St Pierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if St Pierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Pierre in particular looking to stall.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Pierre scores with a big shot! Dukes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dukes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton St Pierre!
Quinton St Pierre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Dukes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Dukes misses with a hook
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Ajuricaba counters with a quick kick to the body but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajuricaba finish him?
Ajuricaba circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dukes tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ajuricaba wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huena Ajuricaba!
Bubba Dukes was interviewed post fight and said 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 109
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Erickson moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Erickson cracks Dukes with an open hand slap.
Dukes blocks a jab.
Erickson throws out a loose jab but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Dukes does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erickson! But no joy.
Dukes moves to clinch but Erickson breaks away
and Erickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a jab to the head.
Dukes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dukes misses the jab.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erickson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dukes throws a right hand that Erickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Erickson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson throws an overhand right that lands on Dukes's shoulder, as Dukes tries to avoid the shot.
Dukes darts in trying to clinch
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch but Erickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Erickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Erickson circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Erickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dukes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Erickson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erickson throws out the jab.
Erickson looks to throw the jab but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Erickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Erickson counters with a nice right hand that sends Dukes toppling to the canvas! Dukes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Erickson finish him?!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Dukes catches Erickson right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Dukes.
Erickson misses the jab.#T2#
Erickson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erickson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Erickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erickson throws the left hand but Dukes avoids the punch easily.
Dukes misses with a hook #KD2#
and Erickson counters with a nice right hand that sends Dukes toppling to the canvas! Dukes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Erickson finish him?!
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.
Erickson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dukes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes seems to have got his legs back now.
Erickson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dukes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dukes lands an overhand right.
Dukes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leroy Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes looks to throw the jab but Erickson is out of range.
A big right from Dukes misses.
Erickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukes.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erickson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Erickson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes tries to clinch but Erickson is having none of it. #T3#
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Dukes lands a body shot.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Erickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Erickson circles away.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson. #CL#
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Erickson in a clinch. #BC#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Erickson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukes slips under a jab.
Dukes throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Erickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Erickson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dukes throws the kick towards the body but Erickson avoids it.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Erickson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dukes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Erickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erickson lands a body shot.
Erickson looks to throw the jab but Dukes is out of range.
Erickson misses with an uppercut. Dukes saw that one coming.
Dukes looks to throw the jab but Erickson is out of range.
Dukes darts in trying to clinch
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukes misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Erickson counters with a nice right hand that sends Dukes toppling to the canvas! Dukes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Erickson finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reid Erickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Dukes's cut.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
Dukes misses with a jab to the body
and Erickson counters with a huge left! Dukes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Erickson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dukes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Erickson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reid Erickson!

Event: NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Bjerg blocks a head kick by Dukes. #CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Bjerg.
Dukes looking for a takedown.
Dukes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukes blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Bjerg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukes leaning against his opponent.
Bjerg lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Dukes lands a takedown into guard.
Bjerg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjerg wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is pushing down on Bjerg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjerg is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bjerg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dukes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dukes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bjerg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Plugger Dukes!

Event: S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dukes as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Gennari has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Gennari. Those never looked like landing.
Gennari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab.
Gennari only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gennari.
Gennari lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the ropes and back into range.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
Gennari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gennari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukes. That did some damage!
Gennari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gennari wants to slow Dukes down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Dukes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gennari, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gennari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dukes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gennari tries to land a knee to the head but Dukes blocks with his arms.
Gennari dodges an elbow strike from Dukes. #BC#
Dukes breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A big left from Dukes misses.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Gennari.
The fighters circling - Dukes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gennari looks to land a body kick but Dukes moved away.
Bubba Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gennari throws a solid leg kick but Dukes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gennari.
Gennari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dukes if he has to take too many more of those.
Gennari connects with an inside leg kick.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch but Gennari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gennari defending well as Dukes loads up on a big left hand.
Gennari feints a counter leg kick.
Gennari scores with a jab. Dukes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gennari misses with an uppercut. Dukes saw that one coming.
No joy there for Dukes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes lands with a kick to the temple. Gennari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dukes misses with a hook. Gennari ducked under it nicely.
Dukes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gennari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gennari.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gennari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes throws a right hand that Gennari ducks under and follows up with a left that Gennari also avoids with ease.
Dukes throws a looping overhand right but Gennari ducks down to avoid it.
Dukes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gennari scores with a leg kick.
Gennari scores with the left hand. Dukes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Gennari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gennari.
Gennari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gennari scores with a jab to the head.
Dukes lands a two punch combo.
Gennari throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gennari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dukes in his tracks.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Gennari moves out of range easily.
Dukes throws a sloppy body shot
and Gennari counters with a head kick.
Gennari looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukes is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Gennari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Gennari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gennari scores with a leg kick.
Gennari thumps Dukes with a low kick.
Gennari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gennari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gennari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gennari is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gennari.
Gennari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukes takes one to the side of the head.
Dukes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gennari moves away from the strike by Dukes.
Dukes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gennari connects with a solid leg kick.
Gennari scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gennari lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Gennari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bubba Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dukes misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Gennari.
A swing and a miss from Dukes.
Gennari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gennari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dukes throws an overhand right that lands on Gennari's shoulder, as Gennari tries to avoid the shot.
Gennari lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Gennari, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dukes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gennari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Gennari moves out of range easily.
Gennari tries a quick counter leg kick but Dukes is wise to it.
Dukes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dukes connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gennari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes throws a right hand that Gennari ducks under and follows up with a left that Gennari also avoids with ease.
Gennari moves out of range as Dukes strikes.#T2#
Gennari sizes up Dukes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gennari moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Gennari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dukes moves forwards but Gennari connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Gennari fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dukes.
Gennari sizes up Dukes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Dukes closes the distance but Gennari moves to the side
and Gennari counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dukes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dukes.
Dukes walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Gennari!
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R1
Date: Oct 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dukes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parsons, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dukes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Riley Parsons has been cut.
Parsons can't break the clinch.
Parsons takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dukes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Parsons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
A shot in the inside from Parsons.
Parsons takes an elbow to the temple.
Dukes missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes. #BC#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Parsons.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parsons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parsons scores with a nice right hand.
Parsons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukes lands a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Parsons throws out a counter right but Dukes avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Parsons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab.
Parsons misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parsons scores with a nice strike.
Dukes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dukes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dukes steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Parsons to the mat! Parsons looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Dukes is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Dukes jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bubba Dukes!
An intense looking Bubba Dukes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Time to make a run and see how good I am.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 99
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Scab against the cage.
Scab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scab is looking to break free of the clinch but Dukes has double underhooks.
Scab throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Scab wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukes won't allow it. #BC2#
Scab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes misses with a double jab
and Scab counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Dukes lands a big right hand that sends Scab crashing to the mat! Dukes stays standing though and waves Scab back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Brent Scab has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scab counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scab lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scab circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Scab counters with a left and a right that hurts Dukes! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Scab jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Scab misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Scab has hold of Dukes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dukes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scab wants to control the pace but Dukes is squirming around nicely.
Scab thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Scab controlling from mount.
Scab looking to finish with strikes here!
Dukes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scab looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Scab throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scab thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dukes working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Scab throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Scab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scab on the ground.
Scab sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scab controlling the pace for now.
Scab looking to finish with strikes here!
Scab throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scab tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Scab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Scab's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Scab instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scab throws a hook to the side of Dukes's head but Dukes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scab tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dukes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukes scores with a nice strike.
Brent Scab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukes misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dukes, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes moves in close and cracks Scab with a massive right hand! Scab, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Dukes!
In defeat, Brent Scab stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I will come back stronger.'.

Event: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Tyson cracks Dukes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson scores with a counter punch that sends Dukes to the canvas! Tyson smells blood - he's punishing Dukes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dukes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Tyson!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Dukes with a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fitzwater has knocked Dukes down with a huge combo! Fitzwater steps away and waves a wobbly Dukes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater rushes Dukes and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitzwater stalling against the cage.
Fitzwater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dukes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwater wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Plugger Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deven Fitzwater.
The referee calls for Dukes to work.
Dukes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Dukes.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dukes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzwater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.#T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes won't allow it.
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzwater wants a takedown.
Fitzwater looks winded!
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Fitzwater.
Dukes cracks Fitzwater with a nice body shot.
Fitzwater misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzwater's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzwater's face.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.
Fitzwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzwater prevents it.
Fitzwater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Dukes avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukes is defending well for now.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukes sizes up Fitzwater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Fitzwater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzwater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Dukes misses its target.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Fitzwater's ribs.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Dukes passes Fitzwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dukes drops an elbow to the side of Fitzwater's head. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Dukes there.
Dukes slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Dukes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzwater's head.
Dukes controlling the action here.
Fitzwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Plugger Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fitzwater misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Dukes missing with knees to the body.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
Dukes gets through Fitzwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands a jab to the head.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzwater can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzwater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dukes - the referee stops the clock and Fitzwater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dukes. Fitzwater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzwater at a distance.
Dukes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Fitzwater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater is breathing heavily.
Dukes lands with a nice body punch. #T1##TD#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dukes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzwater wants to get back to his feet but Dukes drags him back down.
Dukes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes takes a little break here. Fitzwater wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzwater keeps working.
Dukes controls the position. #T2#
Dukes wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping him busy.
Dukes working the body and head with strikes.
Fitzwater regains half guard.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Dukes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzwater is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dukes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzwater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to score with a low kick but Dukes moves his leg out of the way.
Dukes connects with a single shot there.
Dukes misses with a head kick. #T4##CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the cage.
Fitzwater trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwater into the cage.
Dukes presses Fitzwater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzwater is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzwater down to the mat. Fitzwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
Fitzwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Dukes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzwater's guard.

Fitzwater is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plugger Dukes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Plugger Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a series of strikes that have Fitzwater backpedaling.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzwater avoids the head kick by Dukes. #TD#
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Fitzwater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back.
Dukes trying to control the action but Fitzwater just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good control from Fitzwater.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fitzwater's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Fitzwater has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fitzwater somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dukes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fitzwater. #SUB2#
Dukes showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzwater struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up.
Fitzwater misses with an elbow to the head.
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Dukes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitzwater gets his way!
Dukes is really stuck here. #T3##SUB2#
Fitzwater is persistently looking for the submission but Dukes is defending it well.
Dukes breaks Fitzwater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Deven Fitzwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Fitzwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Dukes is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Dukes is in close to Fitzwater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Plugger Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzwater back to the cage. Dukes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Plugger Dukes.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plugger Dukes!

Event: S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - Final
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dukes throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dukes just manages to avoid it.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chai wants to slow Dukes down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Dukes checks a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Dukes forces Chai back against the ropes and clinches.
Dukes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Dukes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Dukes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai is looking to control Dukes's arms but Dukes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the ropes.
Chai looking to stall.
Dukes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dukes obliges.
Chai is looking to control Dukes's arms but Dukes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the ropes.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the ropes.#T2#
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julia Alves Chai.
Dukes throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai blocks a head kick by Dukes. #CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the ropes by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch.
Dukes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dukes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dukes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Dukes scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Dukes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dukes throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
As Dukes looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Chai walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dukes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Dukes!
As Bubba Dukes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Time to make a run and see how good I am.'.

Event: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Before Dishonor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Before Dishonor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dukes looks to land a body kick but Before Dishonor moved away.
Before Dishonor misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Before Dishonor counters by clinching up.
Before Dishonor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Before Dishonor clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Before Dishonor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dukes has a couple of punches blocked by Before Dishonor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor goes for a takedown attempt but Dukes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Before Dishonor counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Before Dishonor controls the pace.#T1#
Dukes working a defensive guard but Before Dishonor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Before Dishonor advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Before Dishonor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Dukes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Before Dishonor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is desperately trying to improve his position but Before Dishonor has a good base and remains in mount.
Before Dishonor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Dukes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Before Dishonor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Before Dishonor throws some wild stikes that Dukes manages to avoid easily.
Before Dishonor content just to control the position here.
Before Dishonor thowing shots but they're missing.
Before Dishonor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Before Dishonor 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.#T4#
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
Before Dishonor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukes is trying to escape the mount.
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dukes because Before Dishonor loaded up on that one.
Before Dishonor controlling the position easily from mount.
Before Dishonor unloads with some shots from mount but Dukes bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Before Dishonor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is being controlled here.
Dukes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Before Dishonor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Before Dishonor blocks nicely. #SUB#
Before Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Before Dishonor keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Before Dishonor is on top in guard. #REVR#
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Before Dishonor trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Before Dishonor is looking to pass into half guard but Dukes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dukes is in guard.#REVB#
Before Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Before Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Before Dishonor is trying to keep Dukes in close. #T2##SUB#
Before Dishonor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dukes uses it to pass to side control.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dukes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Before Dishonor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Before Dishonor continues to stall.#T3#
Before Dishonor is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukes trying to control from half guard but Before Dishonor is working away. #SUB#
Before Dishonor actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes trying to control but Before Dishonor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Before Dishonor moves into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Before Dishonor is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes tries to throw a body punch but Before Dishonor avoids it by throwing Dukes back against the cage.
Before Dishonor avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Dukes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Before Dishonor.
Dukes is looking to get back to his feet here but Before Dishonor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dukes's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position as Dukes tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up. #T1#
Dukes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Before Dishonor. #SUB#
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Before Dishonor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Before Dishonor scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dukes tries to break free. #SUB#
Before Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Before Dishonor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dukes is defending well though. Before Dishonor let's go of the attempt for now.
Before Dishonor throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dukes could be in trouble here!
Before Dishonor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dukes!
Before Dishonor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Before Dishonor working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Before Dishonor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Before Dishonor controlling the position well here. Dukes rolled but Before Dishonor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dukes wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Before Dishonor. #T4#
Before Dishonor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Before Dishonor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Before Dishonor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Death Before Dishonor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Before Dishonor 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

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