PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Wilson
vs
Dux

184 cm
26
198 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

196 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dux has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dux is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.

Dux advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.

Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.

Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Dux wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.

Dux is looking for a kimura here.

Dux seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.

Dux is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.

Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux stops Wilson from standing up.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dux! But no joy.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dux counters with a left to the body.
Wilson leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dux shoots in but no luck this time.

Dux gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control here.

Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Wilson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

Dux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

John Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Dux gets back to half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilson from advancing position.
Wilson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wilson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dux manages to get to full guard.

Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up over Dux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dux has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux's guard.

Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wilson has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Wilson prevents Dux from improving his position.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Dux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wilson. Oh but Dux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wilson goes limp - he's gone! Dux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Dux!
A victorious John Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.