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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
16 - 7 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaki moves away.
Malaki scores with a punch to the head.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Malaki throws a good cross that connects.
Malaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malaki's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dux content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaki keeps working.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux is pressing down on Malaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malaki is holding on for now.
Malaki tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux throwing shots but Malaki is blocking nicely.
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.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaki keeps working.
Malaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaki defending well though.
Dux misses with a head shot. Malaki uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Malaki blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Malaki keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Malaki.
Dux wants to control from the top but Malaki keeps moving.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malaki defending well though.
Malaki is looking to improve his position.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malaki's head.
Malaki is looking to improve his position.
Malaki is holding on to half guard well.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Malaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is working for a kimura but Malaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malaki is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malaki tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Malaki is defending well.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malaki swivels and escapes.
Jab by Malaki.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Malaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malaki throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dux.
Malaki looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malaki defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaki lands a jab to the nose.
Malaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dux slips a jab from Malaki.
Dux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaki.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Malaki gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Malaki lands.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dux misses with a hook to the body
and Malaki counters with a straight right hand.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Malaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaki lands an overhand right.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Malaki.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux throws a body punch but Malaki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malaki misses the shot to the body.
Dux throws a leg kick but Malaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malaki with a jab.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Yancy Malaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dux counters with a shoot takedown. Malaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malaki controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Malaki is keeping the position.
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malaki's head.
Malaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Malaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Malaki has wrist control.
Dux throws a strike but Malaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malaki is looking to stand up but Dux won't let him.
Malaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malaki stands and steps away. Dux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Malaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dux on the side of the head.
Malaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Malaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Malaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux staying out of range there.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yancy Malaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
Malaki lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malaki swivels and escapes.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malaki as he avoids it easily.
Malaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki misses with an uppercut
and Dux counters with an outside leg kick.
Dux is looking to slow Malaki down with leg kicks.
Malaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Malaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaki misses with a wild combination.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but Malaki avoids it.
Dux tries to bum rush Malaki with a series of wild strikes but Malaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux moves forwards but Malaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Malaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaki is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Malaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaki keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki is trying to buck Dux off.
Malaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malaki won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malaki is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Malaki defends it.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaki keeps working.
Malaki is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malaki is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malaki blocks a head kick by Dux.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
Malaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yancy Malaki.
I think Malaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yancy Malaki waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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