PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Dux has chosen Bloodsport - Fight to Survive as his entrance music. Frank Dux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Strauss
vs
Dux

162 cm
31
142 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

173 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
Biofuel (Weight Gain + Loss)

Crippler's Corner
BeastMode

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Strauss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strauss misses with a right hand

and Dux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.

Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux stalling.

Dux is looking for a kimura but Strauss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
Strauss is in trouble now - Dux has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Strauss wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dux.
Strauss holds on, trying desperately to control.

Dux looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dux wants to control but instead Strauss manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss keeping hold of Dux's head, controlling as best he can.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strauss tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dux is working for a kimura but Strauss is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that 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.

Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strauss finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
Dux connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Dux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strauss under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strauss thows a body shot but no joy.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
An inside leg kick from Dux misses.
Dux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Dux tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.

Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux stalls.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dux looking to throw knees to the head but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Dux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strauss prevents it.
Daniel Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strauss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Dux looking to stall.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Strauss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss gets through Dux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dux wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux tries a knee to the head but Strauss blocks it.
Dux trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Strauss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Dux had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.

Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strauss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Dux has got his arm under Strauss's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Strauss has spun round into Dux's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss wanted to stand there but Dux had control of the position.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank Dux has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Dux had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss misses with a right hand

and Dux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strauss controlling the position for now.
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Strauss defends the submission attempt.
Dux is looking to stall here but Strauss recovers full guard.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
After the big win, Frank Dux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vitality and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.