PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1885 p4p, 214 weight class) and Squanchy Squanch (ranked 3804 p4p, 403 weight class). Squanchy Squanch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dux
vs
Squanch

182 cm
31
155 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

178 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squanchy Squanch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Squanch. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Squanch wants to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch position.

Dux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dux lands in his opponent's guard.
Dux pushing down on Squanch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Squanch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Squanch is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squanch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Squanch defends it.
Dux 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.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.

Squanch is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Squanch is looking to improve his position.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squanch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Squanch is defending well.

Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Squanch defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Squanch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux thows a huge punch but Squanch dodges it nicely.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dux is looking for a kimura but Squanch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Squanch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Squanch defends it.
Squanch wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.

Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Squanch defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Squanch on his heels. He'll look to pass Squanch's guard now, I'm sure.
Squanch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux pushes down on Squanch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Squanch is defending well.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux uses his free foot to push down on Squanch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Squanch.
Squanch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing strikes here but Squanch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux looking to finish with strikes here!
Dux looking to finish with strikes here!

Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Squanch because Dux loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dux looking for a guillotine from mount but Squanch is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux is working for a guillotine from mount but Squanch frees his head quite easily.
Squanch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dux misses with a head shot.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux looking to ground and pound but Squanch is blocking nicely.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Squanch can do to turn this around?
Dux prevents Squanch from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Dux.
Dux lands a big elbow.
Dux throws some wild stikes that Squanch manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Squanch is on top in guard.
Squanch preventing the sweep.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dux shoots in for a takedown but Squanch shows good takedown defense.
Squanch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Squanch's waist but Squanch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Squanch throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Squanch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Squanch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Squanch gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Squanch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squanch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dux.
Squanch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Squanch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Squanch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Squanch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squanch sprawls well. Squanch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Squanch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Squanch circles away.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Squanch. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squanch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Squanch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Squanch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squanch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Squanch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Squanch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dux tries for a takedown but Squanch circles away easily
and Squanch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Squanch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dux dives in and grabs Squanch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Squanch pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Squanch tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squanch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Squanch wants it to stay on the feet.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Squanch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Squanch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux shoots and misses
and Squanch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux tries for a takedown but Squanch circles away easily

and Squanch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Squanch.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Squanch pushes Dux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Squanch stalls.
Squanch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Squanch.
Squanch slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Squanch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Squanchy Squanch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.