PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 200 p4p, 29 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 1075 p4p, 117 weight class). Vandelay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Answering Machine. Art Vandelay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vandelay
vs
Dux

180 cm
23
153 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

182 cm
30
155 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandelay looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Vandelay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vandelay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Art Vandelay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vandelay as he avoids it easily.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vandelay throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vandelay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vandelay leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vandelay stuns Dux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Vandelay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vandelay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vandelay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice takedown defense from Vandelay. No joy for Dux on that attempt.

Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vandelay's half guard.

Vandelay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dux is on him like a limpet, forcing Vandelay back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Vandelay prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vandelay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vandelay gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Vandelay.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux tries to pull guard but Vandelay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dux looks winded!
Vandelay just leaning against Dux, taking a breather.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
A left hand lands to the body for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dux is working for takedown but Vandelay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vandelay lands a right hand.

Dux is rocked!
Vandelay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vandelay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Vandelay - that landed with a thud.
Vandelay lands a right hand.
Vandelay lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Vandelay pushes Dux against the cage. Vandelay is working some dirty boxing. Vandelay pushes off with a quick right hook! Dux goes down! Dux tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vandelay moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
Art Vandelay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.