PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dux's choice of entrance music: Liar. Frank Dux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Activin's chin.

Activin
vs
Dux

190 cm
26
215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
214 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Activin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Activin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Activin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Activin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is trying to stand up here but Activin is controlling him well.
Dux regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Activin content to stall in guard here.
Activin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Activin stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Activin chips away with some ground and pound.
Activin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux is pulling down on Activin's head. It's preventing any offense from Activin, at least for the moment.
Activin wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux working a defensive guard here.

That's two 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.
Dux has his hands on Activin's head, controlling the position.
Activin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Activin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Activin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Activin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dux wants to sweep here but Activin controlling him for the moment.
Activin wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Activin postures up.
Activin throws and elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Activin's guard. Nice move by Dux!
Activin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four 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.
Activin keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.

Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Activin can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Activin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Activin blocks a low kick nicely.
Activin swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux avoids the head kick by Activin.
Activin wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.
Dux misses with a body kick.
Activin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Activin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Activin misses the shot to the body.
Dux misses the jab.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Activin manages to avoid it.
Activin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Activin slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Activin lands a jab to the nose.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Activin is just out of range.
Activin throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
Activin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Activin.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Activin.
Dux takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Activin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to control but Activin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dux is trying to stand.
Dux is not content to let Activin control the position.
Activin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Activin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Activin trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
Activin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Activin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Activin is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Activin trying to pass the guard but Dux defending well.
Dux is refusing to be controlled, as Activin sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Activin clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Dux stops a takedown attempt from Activin.
Dux tries to pull guard but Activin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Activin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dux cracks Activin with a nice body shot.
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Activin's elbow.
Nice body punch from Activin.
Activin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux digs a right hand into Activin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Activin's gas tank.
Dux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Activin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Activin tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Dux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dux presses Activin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Dux.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Activin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dux.
Activin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dux pushes Activin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dux.
Dux lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dux - that landed with a thud.

Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Activin wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Dux get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dux, as that shot connected.
Dux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Activin.
Activin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Activin tries a head kick but it misses.
Activin tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Activin misses.
Activin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Activin moves away.
Dux misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Activin throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Activin lands a nice looking body shot.
Dux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Activin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dux misses with a low kick.
Activin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Dux slams his shin into Activin's torso.
Dux looks to land a right hand but Activin moved out of range.
Activin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like George Activin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux takes a swing at Activin's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux thumps Activin with a low kick.
Dux throws a good cross that connects.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Activin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Activin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Activin is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Activin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Dux finds it's way through Activin's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux takes a swing at Activin's ribcage but misses.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Activin moves out of range of the body kick from Dux.
Dux misses with a shot to the body
and Activin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Activin cracks Dux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Activin takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Activin.

Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Activin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Activin defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Activin throws and low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Activin throws a lazy head kick
and Activin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux avoids the body shot from Activin.
Activin cracks Dux with a good jab.
Activin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dux sprawls well. Dux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Activin gets slowly back to his feet.
Activin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin lands a nice hook to Dux's body. Dux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Activin moves away.
Dux wants to clinch.
Dux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dux misses with an uppercut. Activin saw that one coming.
Activin jabs Dux right on the nose. Dux blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Dux.
Activin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Activin finds it's target.
Dux connects with the punch.
Activin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dux throws a hook but Activin blocks it.
Activin dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Activin's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Activin.
Activin motions for Dux to come forward. Activin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dux takes a swing at Activin's ribcage but misses.
Activin lands a nice hook to Dux's body. Dux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Activin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux defending well as Activin loads up on a big left hand.
Activin moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Dux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Activin throws a big shot that misses.
Dux thuds a left hand into Activin's body.

Activin moves into the clinch.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux tries to work over Activin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Activin has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Activin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Activin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Activin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dux presses Activin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Activin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dux controls his hands.
Dux is leaning against Activin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Dux - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dux.
Dux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frank Dux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Activins head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux digs a right hand into Activin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Activin's gas tank.
Dux lands with a right to the head.
Dux is leaning against Activin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Activin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dux can't find room to land a body shot as Activin controls the action.
Dux presses Activin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Activin misses with a short punch on the inside.

Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Activin moves his leg out of the way.
Dux connects with a single shot there.
Dux lands a jab to the nose.
Activin moves out of range of the strikes.
Activin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Dux throws a hook but Activin blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Activin misses with a takedown attempt - Dux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Activin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Activin lands a nice shot to the body.
Activin cracks Dux with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dux 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

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