PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Claude Van Damme Dances For You . This should be a great matchup!

Dux
vs
Ismail

199 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ismail!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux scores with a jab. Ismail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ismail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Dux misses.
Dux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismail.
Dux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismail.
Dux digs a good body shot into Ismail's ribs.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ismail circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Ismail slips a jab from Dux.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Ismail shoots in.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.
Ismail fails with a takedown attempt.

Ismail looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismail has gone for a leg lock! Dux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ismail's guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ismail looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ismail is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily.

Ismail throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dux escapes and throws Ismail's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ismail looks gassed!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ismail tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dux controlling the position.
Ismail managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dux.
Ismail wants to control but Dux postures up.
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 trying to control the position but Ismail is working away.
Ismail defending against the ground and pound.
Ismail is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ismail walks into a jab.
Ismail fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Ismail moved out of range nicely.
Dux leaves Ismail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ismail shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Ismail's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ismail slips under a jab from Dux.
Dux lands an overhand right.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ismail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Ismail ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux lands with an uppercut that bounces Ismail off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ismail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ismail gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux looks to land a combination but Ismail avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
Dux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dux lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail ducks right into an uppercut from Dux.
Dux slaps away a takedown attempt from Ismail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Ismail shoots in.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ismail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.

Ismail closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ismail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dux is trying to buck Ismail off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail tries to move to full mount but Dux actually manages to regain half guard.

Ismail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ismail is breathing heavily.
Ismail wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Ismail trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Ismail working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux is looking to stand up but Ismail isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismail in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
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.

Ismail blocks a jab.
Ismail moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Ismail or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux which made him look bad.
Dux misses with the combination.
Dux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Carlos Ismail has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismail.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ismail.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Ismail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws a nice looking combination but Ismail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ismail looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Ismail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ismail staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ismail shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux misses the jab.
Dux misses with a looping right.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ismail.
Dux misses with a hook.
Dux slaps away a takedown attempt from Ismail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ismail walks into a stiff left hand from Dux.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ismail was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a nice looking combination but Ismail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ismail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Ismail ducks down to avoid it.
Dux tries to bum rush Ismail with a series of wild strikes but Ismail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ismail moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ismail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Dux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dux misses the target.
Carlos Ismail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismail throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ismail off to one side.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dux thows a body shot but no joy.
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ismail doesn't seem bothered though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dux here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlos Ismail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!