PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Svoboda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Svoboda
vs
Nix

186 cm
26
218 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

180 cm
25
215 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lukas Svoboda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svoboda takes a swing at Nix's ribcage but misses.
Nix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svoboda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nix.
Nix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a series of punches but Nix moves out of range.
Svoboda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nix manages to avoid it.
Svoboda throws a sloppy body shot
and Nix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nix misses.
Nix lands a jab.
Nix looks for a takedown but Svoboda sprawls well.
Nix jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Svoboda.
Svoboda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svoboda.
Nix moves out of range of the body kick from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svoboda throws a jab but it's blocked by Nix.
Some wild striking there from Svoboda.
Nix thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Svoboda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svoboda looks to throw the jab but Nix is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nix just misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda misses with a two punch combination.
Svoboda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nix backs up against the cage.
Nix catches Svoboda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svoboda throws an overhand right that lands on Nix's shoulder, as Nix tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix staying out of range there.
Nix slips under a jab from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nix.
Nix swings widly with a right hand
and Svoboda counters with a stiff right hand.
Svoboda defending well as Nix loads up on a big left hand.
Svoboda misses with an uppercut.
Svoboda misses with a straight left.
Svoboda defending well as Nix loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nix!
Nix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svoboda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nix somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix thows a body shot but no joy.
Nix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svoboda.
Nix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svoboda works the jab nicely.
Nix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nix there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Nix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nix tries for a takedown but Svoboda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Svoboda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Svoboda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Svoboda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svoboda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svoboda wanted to stand there but Nix had control of the position.
Svoboda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nix is keeping the position for now.
Svoboda wants to stand but Nix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Svoboda motions for Nix to come forward. Svoboda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svoboda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nix doesn't seem bothered though.
Nix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svoboda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nix scrambles back to his feet.
Nix misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Svoboda.
Svoboda tries a low kick but Nix avoids it.
Nix has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Svoboda misses.
Svoboda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svoboda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svoboda. Nix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svoboda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix scores with a nice right hand.
Nix blocks a low kick nicely.
Svoboda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nix clobbers Svoboda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svoboda throws a jab when Nix was well out of range.
Svoboda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Svoboda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svoboda defending well as Nix loads up on a big left hand.
Nix throws the left hand but Svoboda avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix misses with a jab to the body
and Svoboda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svoboda.
Svoboda thows a body shot but no joy.
Nix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svoboda counters with a right hand to the body.
Svoboda with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svoboda misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Svoboda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Svoboda slips under a jab.
Lukas Svoboda is winning the standup battle so far.
Svoboda is looking to score with low kicks.
Nix throws a lazy right hand but Svoboda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svoboda was well out of range. Poor timing from Nix.
Nix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nix misses with a shot to the body
and Svoboda counters with a series of strikes. Nix will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Nix misses.
Nix defending well as Svoboda loads up on a big left hand.
Nix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svoboda.
Nix throws an overhand right that lands on Svoboda's shoulder, as Svoboda tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nix misses the jab.
Svoboda throws a hook to the side of Nix's head but Nix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Nix blocks the low kick.
Svoboda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nix pinned against the cage. Nix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nix blocks a jab.
Nix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svoboda's hands.
Nix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Svoboda eats them both and turns towards Nix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda missing with a left hand there. Nix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svoboda loads up on a big right hand but Nix slips the punch.
Svoboda cracks Nix with a good jab.
Svoboda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svoboda was well out of range. Poor timing from Nix.
Svoboda misses the jab.
Nix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nix slips a straight right by Svoboda.
Svoboda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nix. That did some damage!
Nix throws a nice looking combination but Svoboda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svoboda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svoboda swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Nix scores with a takedown into Svoboda's guard.
Jimmy Nix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Svoboda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nix is controlling him.
Nix tries to free his leg and advance position but Svoboda is retaining full guard.
Nix is looking to work some ground and pound but Svoboda has wrist control.
Lukas Svoboda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svoboda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nix.
Svoboda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svoboda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nix throws an elbow that misses. Svoboda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nix's guard. Nice move by Svoboda!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Nix.
I think Svoboda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Svoboda!