PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dux
vs
Ogden

197 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Ogden!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ogden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ogden.
Dux gets full guard.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ogden thows a big elbow that misses.
Dux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dux tries to get out of the position.
Ogden won't allow Dux to sweep him here.

Dux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ogden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
An inside leg kick lands from Dux.
A head kick misses from Dux.

Ogden tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ogden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux wants to clinch up but Ogden keeps it at a distance.
Ogden shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ogden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dux is trying to defend but Ogden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Dux has hold of Ogden's hands but Ogden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is trying to maintain the position but Ogden is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ogden lands a nice short elbow.
Ogden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Ogden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ogden slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ogden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ogden drops an elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Ogden is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Ogden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogden is nestled in close to Dux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ogden looks gassed!
Dux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ogden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ogden's back!
Ogden has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dux tries to get the hooks in deep but Ogden pushed the leg off.
Ogden holding both Dux 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ogden is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control momentarily.
Ogden trying to get back to his feet but Dux is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ogden prevents Dux from getting a body triangle.
Ogden trying to get back to his feet but Dux is in full control for now.
Dux tries to get the hooks in deep but Ogden pushed the leg off.
Ogden wants to control his opponent's hands but Dux gets his hands free.
Ogden trying to get back to his feet but Dux is in full control for now.
Ogden trying to control the hands but Dux breaks the grip.
Ogden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Ogden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dux clinches up with Ogden and pushes him back against the cage.

Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Ogden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ogden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ogden shoots in looking for a takedown. Dux tries to sprawl out of it but Ogden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dux clinches up with Ogden and pushes him back against the cage.

Dux breaks from the clinch.
Ogden dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Ogden's head and hops out.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Ogden.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ogden closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Ogden pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Hank Ogden has been cut.
Dux wants to clinch.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Hank Ogden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
Dux tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden scores with a decent looking hook.
Ogden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ogden's sensitive parts.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ogden keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Dux.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but Ogden moves out of range.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ogden.
Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux has closed the distance and engaged Ogden in a clinch.

Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogden misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogden circles away.
Dux wants to clinch.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dux throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Ogden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dux as he jumps to the side.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Ogden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dux here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dux slaps away a takedown attempt from Ogden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ogden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ogden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dux is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Ogden is having none of it.
Dux keeping full guard, as Ogden tries to pass.
Ogden landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogden works over Dux with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux pulls Ogden in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ogden prevents Dux from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ogden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ogden is one step ahead there.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ogden is in close to Dux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ogden is one step ahead there.
Ogden connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Ogden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ogden connects with a looping right hand.

Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ogden tries to score a body lock takedown but Dux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux just leaning against Ogden, taking a breather.

Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ogden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ogden tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux effectively controlling the action here.
Dux tries to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Ogden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ogden is trying to break the clinch but Dux is controlling him.
Ogden wants to stall.
Dux slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogden has had enough of the clinch but Dux keeps him there for the moment.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Ogden gets an underhook and turns Dux into the cage.
Ogden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Ogden.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ogden tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ogden tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Dux working Ogden over with knees to the body.
Dux lands a shot to the body.

Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank Ogden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ogden gets a takedown into half guard.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Ogden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.

Dux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ogden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux wants to break free but Ogden has control.
Ogden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dux scores a nice knee to the body.
Ogden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dux walks away with a smile on his face. Ogden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ogden fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogden shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogden. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dux clinches.
Ogden tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Ogden drops back down to his feet.
Dux landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux tries to clinch but Ogden is having none of it.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ogden.
Danga de danga de dang - Ogden scores with a four punch combination!
Ogden throws out a powerful jab.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Ogden shoots in for a double leg but Dux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ogden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ogden tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ogden's face.
Dux tries to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling the position.
Ogden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dux smiles and moves away.
Ogden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ogden somewhat.
Ogden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dux defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dux takes the fight into the clinch.
Dux crunches a lovely knee into Ogden's ribcage.
Ogden is trying to drag Dux to the mat but Dux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
A big right from Dux misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ogden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dux avoids the body shot from Ogden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!