PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Dueck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brawn
vs
Dueck

160 cm
23
154 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

188 cm
26
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn checks a leg kick.

Brawn gets the takedown into side control.

Brawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dueck is looking for a sweep.
Dueck parries the strikes from Brawn easily there. Brawn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dueck to escape.
The ground and pound from Brawn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Dueck defending against the ground and pound.
Dueck parries the strikes from Brawn easily there. Brawn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dueck to escape.
Brawn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dueck looks to land a combination. Brawn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dueck misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dueck closes the distance and pushes Brawn back into the cage.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Dueck won't allow it.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck presses Brawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dueck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dueck as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Dueck.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brawn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Dueck.
Nice body punch from Dueck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
A short uppercut from Dueck.
Dueck crunches a lovely knee into Brawn's ribcage.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dueck.
Dueck lands a knee to the body.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck landing knees to the head.
A short right from Dueck.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brawn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dueck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dueck is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawn won't want to take too many of those.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dueck digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Dueck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brawn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dueck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck presses Brawn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Dueck.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dueck obliges.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck lands a good knee to the midsection. Brawn won't want to take too many of those.
Dueck scores with a hook to the body.
Dueck landing knees to the body.
Dueck connects with a knee to the head.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dueck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dueck lands with a right to the head.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dueck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawn is working for takedown but Dueck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dueck works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Brawn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dueck.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Dueck won't allow it.
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck lands with a left to the head.
Dueck lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Dueck is pressed up against the cage. Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dueck down to the mat. Dueck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dueck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dueck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Dueck prevents the takedown attempt.
Dueck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Dueck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by Brawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dueck which made him look bad.
Dueck throws a leg kick which misses Brawn's front leg but catches the back leg as Brawn tries to avoid it.

Dueck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brawn holds on and takes a little breather.
Brawn is trying to keep Dueck in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brawn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dueck's guard.
Dueck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dueck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dueck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brawn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brawn stands and throws Dueck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Brawn throws a strike aimed at the side of Dueck's head but Dueck avoids it well.
Brawn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Dueck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brawn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brawn scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Brawn crashes against the mat.

Brawn tries for a kimura but Dueck is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brawn misses with a takedown attempt

and Dueck counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Dueck.
Dueck gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck working Brawn over with knees to the body.
A short right from Dueck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Brawn has Dueck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dueck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dueck is working Brawn over against the cage.
Dueck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dueck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dueck lands a body punch.
Dueck digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Dennis Dueck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Dueck on the inside.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dueck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dueck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Dueck.
Brawn looking for a takedown.
Dueck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dueck cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dueck.
Brawn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck lands a left hand.
Brawn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dueck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brawn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brawn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dueck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Dueck manages to get underhooks.
Brawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dueck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dueck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dueck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dueck pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Brawn looking for a takedown.
Dueck digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dueck prevents it.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Dueck lands a shoulder strike.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dueck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dueck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawn managing to block the knees to the body from Dueck.
Dueck lands an elbow that stopped Brawn in his tracks for a moment.
Dueck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brawn's defenses.
Dueck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dueck is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dueck lands a body shot.
Dueck lands an uppercut.
Brawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Brawn wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Dueck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dueck scores with a one two! Brawn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dueck.
Dueck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brawn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Brawn scores with a takedown into Dueck's guard.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brawn trying to control but Dueck is working from the bottom.
Dueck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brawn postures up in Dueck's guard and throws a big left but Dueck blocks it.
Dueck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brawn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn postures up in Dueck's guard and throws a big left but Dueck blocks it.
Brawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dueck lands a jab-cross combination.

Dueck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Dueck.
Dueck working away.
Brawn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brawn 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.
Brawn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brawn.
Brawn pulls Dueck in close to prevent any damage.
Dueck throwing strikes from guard but Brawn blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dueck.
Brawn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dueck!
Dueck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brawn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! Brawn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brawn with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn with shots to the head and body - Dueck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dueck blocking the ground and pound.
Brawn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dueck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Brawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dueck is desperately trying to improve his position but Brawn has a good base and remains in mount.
Brawn lands a big elbow.
Dueck is bucking up trying to escape but Brawn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brawn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brawn working the ground and pound effectively.
Brawn landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brawn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dueck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dueck taking shots to the head.
Brawn landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dueck is squirming around, avoiding Brawn's attempts to control the action.
Brawn breaks from Dueck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dueck's face.
Ben Brawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Brawn looking to secure an arm triangle but Dueck defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Brawn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dueck 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Dueck!