PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Westwood (ranked 7114 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Dux (ranked 3111 p4p, 341 weight class). Jamil Westwood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Westwood
vs
Pierre Dux

192 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

177 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jamil Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre Dux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots for a takedown but Westwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dux tries to keep at a distance but Westwood has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westwood throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux, which made it look bad.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Westwood. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
Westwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch but Westwood is having none of it.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Dux looks winded!
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Westwood stuffs the takedown.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Westwood as Dux shoots in.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dux sprawls well. Dux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Westwood throws a quick counter head kick but Dux was just out of range.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dux's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Westwood feints and as Dux raises his hands in defense, Westwood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dux for as long as he can get away with.
Westwood stops Dux from standing up.
Westwood advances position into side control!
Dux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Westwood has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Westwood controlling the position.
Westwood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dux works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Westwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Westwood is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
Westwood throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Dux kicks Westwood off and gets back to his feet.
Westwood feints a jab promting Dux to slip. Westwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westwood fails with a takedown attempt.

Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Westwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Westwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westwood defends it nicely.
Westwood connects with a high kick.
Westwood closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Westwood pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Westwood shows good takedown defense.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre Dux.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Westwood. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Westwood connects with a high kick.

Dux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Westwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Westwood. No joy for Dux on that attempt.

Dux clinches up with Westwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Dux gets an underhook and turns Westwood into the cage.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Dux won't allow it.
Westwood working hard to break the clinch.

Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Dux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dux is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Westwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamil Westwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Westwood moves into the clinch successfully.

Westwood gets control of Dux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Westwood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Westwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Westwood 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 wanted to stand there but Westwood had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to stand and escape but instead Westwood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dux is working an open guard so Westwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westwood darts in looking for a takedown but Dux gets double underhooks and turns Westwood into the cage.

Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Westwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Westwood's guard.

Westwood is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Westwood dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Westwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the cage. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Westwood sprawls well.
Westwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dux gets a double leg takedown into Westwood's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Westwood, up you get!
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Dux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dux tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Westwood.
Westwood is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
It looks like Dux is going to stand back up.
Jean Pierre Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is trying to control but can't.
Dux tries to stand but can't do so whilst Westwood controls his leg.
Westwood manages to get to full guard.
Dux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Westwood is proving hard to escape from.

Dux stands up and waves to Westwood to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westwood's head.
Westwood fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westwood swivels and escapes.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westwood circles away.

Westwood has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westwood has Dux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Westwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Westwood wants a takedown but no success here.

Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dux closes the distance and pushes Westwood back into the cage.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Westwood drops back down to his feet.

Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westwood's head.
Jamil Westwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Westwood has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westwood 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Westwood!