PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux has chosen Bloodsport - Fight to Survive as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DeVito
vs
Dux

168 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

173 cm
29
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Conquer
Affordable Quality

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Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito wants to slow Dux down by chopping away at his legs.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Dux checks it.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeVito doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by DeVito's head coaches at Beast II that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeVito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Dux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
Dux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut there from DeVito.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but DeVito slips the punch.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Dux.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux dodges the punch combination from DeVito.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeVito quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Dux seems to be working for a kimura but DeVito defends the submission attempt.
DeVito trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

DeVito is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
DeVito tries to kick Dux off but Dux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeVito wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
DeVito is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeVito avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control from half guard but DeVito is working away.
DeVito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVito keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux pushes down on DeVito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeVito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but DeVito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeVito scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by DeVito as he checks the leg kick.
DeVito leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux shoots in but DeVito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeVito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
DeVito is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeVito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dux's sensitive parts.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and DeVito counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A bit of stalling here from DeVito.
DeVito lands with a right to the head.

Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
Dux checks a low kick from DeVito.
DeVito swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.

DeVito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Dux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
DeVito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
Dux can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito digs a right hand underneath Dux's ribcage. Dux let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Dux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
DeVito wants to control but Dux passes into side.
DeVito can't do much from the bottom here.
Dux trying to control the position but DeVito is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeVito is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DeVito is looking for a sweep.
Dux trying to control the action but DeVito is working from the bottom.
DeVito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but DeVito defends it.
Dux stops DeVito from getting back to his feet.
DeVito is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount.
DeVito trying to control but Dux postures up.

Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeVito is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but DeVito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dux walks into a straight right hand from DeVito.
Dux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVito.
DeVito lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
DeVito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dux misses with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a nice leg kick.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito scores with a nice strike.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
DeVito throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVito lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
DeVito thows a leg kick but Dux checks it
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeVito.
Dux ducks right into an uppercut from DeVito.
DeVito tries to score with a low kick but Dux moves his leg out of the way.
Dux misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dux blocks the leg kick.
DeVito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeVito is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, DeVito circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
DeVito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for DeVito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeVito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from DeVito. No joy for Dux on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito lands a right hook to the body.
Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with DeVito, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes DeVito against the cage but DeVito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dux checks a low kick from DeVito.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DeVito tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeVito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeVito on the side of the head.
DeVito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVito throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dux dives in and scores a takedown into DeVito's guard.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy DeVito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVito 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!

Tommy DeVito wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Tommy DeVito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.