PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1130 p4p, 875 weight class) and Arturo Ellacuria (ranked 82 p4p, 64 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dux
vs
Ellacuria

183 cm
28
146
17 - 8 - 1

183 cm
31
149
18 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Ellacuria!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellacuria.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellacuria.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux wants to clinch up but Ellacuria keeps it at a distance.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ellacuria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dux doesn't seem phased though.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Dux has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dux manages to pull guard.
Ellacuria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dux has his hands on Ellacuria's head, controlling the position.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellacuria is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is pulling down on Ellacuria's head. It's preventing any offense from Ellacuria, at least for the moment.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellacuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux pulls Ellacuria in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Ellacuria throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ellacuria misses its intended target.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Ellacuria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dux darts in and clinches Ellacuria up against the cage.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Ellacuria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dux holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellacuria stays in close to Dux's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is controlling Ellacuria's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dux wants to sweep here but Ellacuria controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellacuria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellacuria swivels and escapes.
Ellacuria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux tries to counter by clinching up but Ellacuria breaks away and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellacuria but Ellacuria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux tries to clinch there but Ellacuria circles away.

Dux rushes Ellacuria and presses him up against the cage.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Ellacuria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Dux jumps into guard, dragging Ellacuria to the mat.
Dux has control of Ellacuria's left arm, preventing Ellacuria from doing any damage.
Ellacuria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ellacuria wanted to stand there but Dux had control of the position.
Dux has control of Ellacuria's left arm, preventing Ellacuria from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellacuria stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ellacuria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellacuria slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux slips a straight right by Ellacuria.

Ellacuria gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Ellacuria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Ellacuria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ellacuria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Ellacuria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dux pulls guard effortlessly.
Ellacuria advances position into side control!
Ellacuria wants to stand but Dux has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Ellacuria is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellacuria wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellacuria takes a little break here. Dux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux trying to remain calm as Ellacuria controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Ellacuria working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux blocks a jab.

Dux rushes Ellacuria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ellacuria stalling against the cage.

Dux successfully pulls guard.
Dux is controlling Ellacuria's posture.
Ellacuria is looking to stand up but Dux won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellacuria trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Ellacuria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellacuria is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux controls Ellacuria momentarily but Ellacuria frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dux instigates a clinch.
Ellacuria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dux as Ellacuria tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but Ellacuria stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Ellacuria won't allow it.

Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellacuria uses from the top position.
Dux has Ellacuria pulled in close to control his posture.
Dux wants to sweep here but Ellacuria controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellacuria manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellacuria trying to control the position.
Ellacuria pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Ellacuria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard.

Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux continues to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellacuria wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Ellacuria wants to stand but Dux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dux is pulling down on Ellacuria's head to control his posture.
Ellacuria preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing Ellacuria from standing up.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ellacuria tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Ellacuria is still trying to improve position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Arturo Ellacuria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellacuria wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ellacuria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux landing punches.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ellacuria is rocked!
Dux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellacuria 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Ellacuria!
After winning the bout, Arturo Ellacuria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.