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Event:
DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Dux scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Dux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Carsara makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jean Pierre Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carsara throws a fast counter high kick but Dux manages to duck under it in time.
Dux tries to clinch up but Carsara circles away and keeps his distance.
Carsara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carsara avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carsara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carsara blocks a head kick by Dux.
Carsara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dux is fending him off so far but Carsara persists. Nope, Dux circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dux fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Carsara.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Carsara counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Carsara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Carsara misses.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Carsara shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Carsara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carsara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Carsara tries a quick counter leg kick but Dux is wise to it.
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carsara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Carsara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Carsara sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Carsara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux tries to clinch
and Carsara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dux tries to clinch up but Carsara circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarsara.
Dux tries to clinch up but Carsara circles away and keeps his distance.
Carsara throws a counter combo.#T2#
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carsara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Carsara counters with a straight right hand.
Dux goes for a double leg but Carsara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carsara continues to drive forward.
As Dux backs off Carsara throws a huge counter combo but Dux manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Carsara closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is trying to push Carsara away but Carsara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carsara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Carsara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carsara leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carsara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dux closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Carsara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dux! Carsara lets Dux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Dux is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jean Pierre Dux has been cut.#T3#
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carsara swivels and escapes.
Carsara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carsara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carsara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carsara shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Carsara forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Carsara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carsara is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Carsara breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dux. #CL2#
Carsara moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Carsara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carsara counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##CL2#
Carsara clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Carsara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carsara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carsara stuffs the takedown.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Carsara counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Carsara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dux sprawls well initially but Carsara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carsara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carsara stops Dux from getting back to his feet.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Carsara in his half guard.
Dux is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommaso Carsara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Pierre Dux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Carsara counter with a right hand.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Carsara pushes him off.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Carsara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux shoots and misses
and Carsara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carsara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Carsara gets a clinch.
Carsara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carsara has Dux pressed against the cage, preventing Dux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Carsara breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Carsara moves into the clinch successfully.
Carsara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##BC2#
Carsara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt
and Carsara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and Carsara counters with a straight that turns Dux's legs to rubber! Carsara pushes forward with more strikes and Dux goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommaso Carsara!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pickering as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pickering changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Pickering decides to stand back up. Pickering steps back and let's Dux get back to his feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pickering but Pickering pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pickering has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dux is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Dux tries to sprawl but Pickering drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pickering tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
Pickering is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickering prevents Dux from standing back up.
Pickering has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pickering is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Pickering lands strikes from half guard.
Dux is not content to let Pickering control the position.
Well, if Pickering 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.
Pickering wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
Dux is not content to let Pickering control the position.#T2#
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.
Dux tries to kick Pickering off but Pickering keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pickering wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
Pickering wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pickering or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux, which made it look bad.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pickering shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dux defends it nicely.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Pickering tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pickering manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pickering swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pickering as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pickering closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dux tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dux is breathing heavily.#T3#
Pickering tries to keep control of the position but Dux is staying busy.
Pickering is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pickering gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pickering gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pickering apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Pickering fails to land the takedown.
Dux throws a head kick but Pickering moves out of range.
#TD2#
Pickering bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pickering trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pickering asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dux wants to get back to his feet but Pickering is dominant here and he's now got Dux's back!#T4##SUB2#
Pickering is looking for the choke from the back position but Dux is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux staying busy and making it hard for Pickering to control.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Pickering on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dux is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Pickering has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dux is defending well but eventually Pickering manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Pickering!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Dux shoots for a takedown but Westwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Westwood has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westwood throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux, which made it look bad.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Westwood. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
Westwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch but Westwood is having none of it.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Dux looks winded!
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Westwood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Westwood stuffs the takedown.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Westwood as Dux shoots in.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dux sprawls well. Dux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Westwood throws a quick counter head kick but Dux was just out of range.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dux's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Westwood feints and as Dux raises his hands in defense, Westwood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Westwood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dux for as long as he can get away with.
Westwood stops Dux from standing up.
Westwood advances position into side control!
Dux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Westwood has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Westwood controlling the position.
Westwood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dux works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Westwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Westwood is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
Westwood throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Dux kicks Westwood off and gets back to his feet.
Westwood feints a jab promting Dux to slip. Westwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Westwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Westwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westwood defends it nicely.
Westwood connects with a high kick.
Westwood closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Westwood pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Westwood shows good takedown defense.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Westwood. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Westwood connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Westwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?#T1#
Westwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Westwood. No joy for Dux on that attempt. #CL2#
Dux clinches up with Westwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Dux gets an underhook and turns Westwood into the cage.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Dux won't allow it.
Westwood working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Dux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB2#
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dux is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Westwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamil Westwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Westwood moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Westwood gets control of Dux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Westwood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Westwood 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.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux wanted to stand there but Westwood had control of the position. #T4#
Dux wants to stand and escape but instead Westwood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Dux is working an open guard so Westwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westwood darts in looking for a takedown but Dux gets double underhooks and turns Westwood into the cage. #TD2#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Westwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Westwood's guard.#ES#
Westwood 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Westwood dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Westwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the cage. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Westwood sprawls well.
Westwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dux gets a double leg takedown into Westwood's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Dux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Westwood, up you get!
Dux fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Westwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dux tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Westwood.
Westwood is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
It looks like Dux is going to stand back up.
Jean Pierre Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Westwood is trying to control but can't.
Dux tries to stand but can't do so whilst Westwood controls his leg.
Westwood manages to get to full guard.
Dux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Westwood is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Dux stands up and waves to Westwood to follow him. #T3#
Westwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westwood's head.
Westwood fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westwood swivels and escapes.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westwood circles away.#CL#
Westwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Westwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westwood has Dux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Westwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Westwood wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Westwood back into the cage.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Westwood drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westwood's head.
Jamil Westwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Westwood has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westwood 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Westwood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Dux clinches up with Hooper and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Hooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
Hooper shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper is breathing heavily.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Dux.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hooper.
Hooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooper sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hooper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hooper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dux manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Hooper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Dux working Hooper over with strikes here.
Hooper is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Dux stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dux swivels and escapes.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dux stuffs the takedown.
Dux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Dux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Pierre Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
Hooper thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hooper fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Dux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dux.
Hooper is trying to push Dux away but Dux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dux is pushing Hooper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hooper is trying to break the clinch but Dux has him pressed against the cage.
Hooper jumps guard but Dux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Dux stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dux clinches.
Hooper is working for takedown but Dux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Come on Dux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dux taking a breather.#BC2#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Hooper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux throws a counter combo.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Dux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hooper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dux pushes down on Hooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooper avoid being mounted?
Hooper wants to get back to full guard but Dux has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dux looking to finish with strikes here!
Dux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU2#
Dux stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dux tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hooper!
Hooper is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dux in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Hooper is defending well.
Jean Pierre Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dux throws an elbow but Hooper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dux just content to control the position.
Dux tries to score with some ground and pound. Hooper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danny Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Dux wants to counter with a clinch but Hooper pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dux decides to pull guard.
Hooper prevents Dux from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Dux pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Dux looks to move away, Hooper throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Hooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hooper throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hooper sprawls well. Hooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooper looks to land a body kick but Dux moved away.
Dux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dux gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dux gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dux has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hooper is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hooper to the mat. Hooper regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SU2#
Dux stands up and waves to Hooper to follow him.
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Danny Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
Hooper is looking to clinch.
Jean Pierre Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux, which made it look bad.
Hooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooper off to one side.
Dux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hooper up against the cage.
Dux prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##BC2#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Dux.
Dux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dux tries to avoid it but Hooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dux to the ground. Dux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Dux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.
Dux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dux smiles and moves away.
Dux dives in and grabs Hooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Hooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dux darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.#BC2#
Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Dux!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Phouthong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux defends well and Phouthong ends up having to push Dux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phouthong wants to counter with a clinch but Dux pushes him away.
Phouthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws a hook but Phouthong blocks it.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Phouthong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phouthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but Phouthong avoids it.
Phouthong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Phouthong moves out of range easily.
Phouthong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phouthong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Phouthong.#T1#
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Phouthong. Phouthong gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Phouthong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phouthong is defended easily by Dux.
Dux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Phouthong darts in and clinches Dux up against the cage.
Dux is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phouthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phouthong smiles and moves away.
Phouthong has his takedown stuffed
and Dux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phouthong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Phouthong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phouthong scores with a nice body kick.
Phouthong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phouthong somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phouthong defends well and Dux ends up having to push Phouthong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Phouthong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Phouthong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phouthong shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Phouthong looks to move away, Dux throws a big counter combo but Phouthong just gets out of the way.
Phouthong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phouthong's calf.
Phouthong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dux throws a counter high kick but Phouthong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Phouthong throws a body kick that misses.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range. #T4#
Dux shoots in and drives through. Phouthong sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phouthong! But no joy.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Dux stuffs the takedown.
Dux throws a head kick but Phouthong moves out of range.
Phouthong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux defends well and Phouthong ends up having to push Dux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phouthong shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phouthong throws a head kick that misses.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jean Pierre Dux will probably get the nod.
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#
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux sizes up Phouthong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phouthong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Phouthong misses with a head kick.
Jean Pierre Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phouthong shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phouthong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phouthong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phouthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Phouthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Dux moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dux breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dux has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Phouthong.
Phouthong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phouthong is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Pierre Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phouthong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phouthong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the cage. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Dux thumps Phouthong with a low kick.#CL#
Dux rushes Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phouthong is trying to break the clinch but Dux is controlling him.
Phouthong looking for a takedown. #BC#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Phouthong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Phouthong gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Phouthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.#T3#
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phouthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean Pierre Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux misses with a combination
and Phouthong counters with a two punch combo.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Phouthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phouthong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phouthong looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Phouthong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Phouthong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phouthong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux misses with a takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Phouthong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phouthong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Phouthong shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Phouthong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Dux rushes Phouthong and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Phouthong jumps guard and drags Dux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dux passes Phouthong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Dux dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phouthong sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phouthong is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux is pressing down on Phouthong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phouthong is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Phouthong looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux thows a huge punch but Phouthong dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phouthong has a hand on Dux's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dux takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phouthong can do to turn this around?
Phouthong tries to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux controlling the pace for now.
Dux landing shots from mount.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Dux throwing strikes but Phouthong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#T2#
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phouthong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Phouthong is trying to escape the mount.
Dux looking to ground and pound but Phouthong is blocking nicely.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jean Pierre Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux prevents Phouthong from getting the reversal.
Phouthong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Phouthong is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phouthong blocking the ground and pound.
Dux avoids the attempt from Phouthong to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dux goes for an armbar but Phouthong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phouthong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dux 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Dux!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Dux.
Hooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dux swivels and escapes.
Dux looks for a takedown but Hooper sprawls well.#CL2#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dux sprawls well. Dux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux unleashes a big counter combination but Hooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dux as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL2#
Hooper gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Dux is trying to drag Hooper to the mat but Hooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dux avoiding damage as Hooper throws knees to the body.
Hooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Dux.#T2#
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Hooper throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Dux lands with a good body shot.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Dux gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Hooper with that takedown attempt.
Hooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper shoots in for a double leg but Dux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux scores with a head kick. Hooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Hooper letting Dux take a breather here.#BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Hooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dux is fending him off so far but Hooper persists. Nope, Dux circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper throws a lazy head kick
and Dux counters with a three punch combo that has Hooper backing up. Hooper nods at Dux to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CL2#
Dux gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hooper trying to stall but Dux improves his position.
#TD2#
Dux is trying to trip Hooper. He has hold of a leg but Hooper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
Dux postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Dux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hooper.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Dux.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Dux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dux continues to drive forward.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Hooper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Hooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danny Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the cage. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Dux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper stalling in the clinch but Dux improves position. #BC2#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Hooper tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Dux shoots in.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Danny Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper throws the kick towards the body but Dux avoids it.
Hooper tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Hooper tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range. #T2#
Hooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Pierre Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Hooper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dux will feel that in the morning.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
#TD2#
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hooper sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg. #T3#
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Hooper's hands, connecting with Hooper's forehead.
Dux slows the pace down in half guard.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Dux seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dux looking to score a takedown here. Hooper is defending well but Dux drives through and ends up in Hooper's guard.
Jean Pierre Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hooper dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Hooper trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is pulling down on Hooper's head. It's preventing any offense from Hooper, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away.
Hooper with a poor takedown
letting Dux counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Dux shoots in.
Hooper with a poor takedown
and Dux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hooper thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Dux shoots in.
Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Hooper sprawls well.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU2#
Dux decides to stand back up. Dux steps back and let's Hooper get back to his feet.
Hooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Dux counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Dux manages to pull guard.
Dux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Danny Hooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Pierre Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Dux!
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