PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Lose My Mind. John Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dux
vs
Keosayan

196 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Keosayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keosayan swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Keosayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Keosayan throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.

Keosayan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dux is trying to defend but Keosayan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dux looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is trying to stand up here but Keosayan is controlling him well.
Keosayan works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Keosayan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Keosayan.
Dux is trying to control Keosayan's posture but Keosayan avoids it.
Dux is pushing Keosayan's head away, looking to escape. Keosayan manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The strikes coming from Keosayan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dux trying his best to control but Keosayan has mounted him.

Keosayan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keosayan with shots to the head and body - Dux looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dux is trying to stand up.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux tries to lock up and control but Keosayan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Keosayan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keosayan.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keosayan throwing strikes but Dux bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Keosayan wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dux has passed into side control.
Keosayan is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux wants to stand but Keosayan is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux wanted to stand there but Keosayan had control of the position.
Keosayan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keosayan throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot
letting Dux counter with a right hand.
Keosayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keosayan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dux rather than just go for the knockout.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Dux's head coaches at Reign in Blood that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keosayan. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Keosayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux is looking to clinch but Keosayan is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Dux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Keosayan drops back down to his feet.
Dux stalling in the clinch.
Keosayan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keosayan is trying to pull guard but Dux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Keosayan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keosayan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Dux wants to get up but he can't break Keosayan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dux moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Dux slips a straight right by Keosayan.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux lands a lovely overhand right.
Keosayan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keosayan tries for a takedown but Dux circles away easily
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keosayan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away.
Keosayan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keosayan misses with a body punch.
Keosayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keosayan up against the cage.
Dux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keosayan is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the cage.
Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keosayans head.
Dux blocks a body shot from Keosayan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux wants to stall.
Keosayan tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keosayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Keosayan throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Keosayan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away.
Keosayan throws a chopping leg kick but Dux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux takes one on the button.
Keosayan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Keosayan misses with a left hand
and Dux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux connects with a nice looking jab.
Keosayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keosayan throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux tries to clinch up but Keosayan circles away and keeps his distance.
Keosayan misses the jab.
John Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Keosayan.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Keosayan pushes him off.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keosayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keosayan misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux throws the left hand but Keosayan avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan misses with a shot to the body

and Dux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
Dux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dux tries to stall but Keosayan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keosayan looking to stall.
Dux keeps control of Keosayan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dux taking a breather.
Dux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keosayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Keosayan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dux just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
Dux tries to stall but Keosayan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dux has Keosayan pushed against the cage.
Keosayan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux.
Dux effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan tries to circle away but Dux has him pinned against the cage.
Dux pushes Keosayan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keosayan can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Dux.
I think Keosayan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!