PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Styxx's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. One Dude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dude
vs
Styxx

200 cm
32
280 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

202 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styxx scoring well with a low kick there.
Dude misses with a hook. Styxx ducked under it nicely.
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Styxx.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Styxx lands with a nice combination. Dude backs away looking to recover.

It looks like One Dude has been cut.
Nice body punch from Styxx.

Styxx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dude manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dude can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styxx controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude trying to keep a closed guard but Styxx is proving a slippery customer.
Dude has a closed guard, preventing Styxx from standing up.
Styxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dis Styxx was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Dude as Styxx shoots in.
Styxx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dude throws a hook but Styxx blocks it.
Styxx closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Styxx pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Dude

and Styxx counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dude is looking to stand up but Styxx isn't so interested in that idea.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Dude has his hands on Styxx's head, controlling the position.
Styxx controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dis Styxx has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Styxx.
One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx.
Jab, jab by Styxx - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dude blocks a low kick nicely.
Dude blocks a low kick nicely.
Styxx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dude's head.
Styxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Styxx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styxx tried to score with a low kick but Dude checks it.
Styxx dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Styxx's head and hops out.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Styxx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dude.
Dude slaps away a takedown attempt from Styxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Styxx throws a shot to the body.
Dude throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Styxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude walks into a jab.
Dude stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dude wants it to stay on the feet.
Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Styxx tries to bum rush Dude with a series of wild strikes but Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Styxx.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Styxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dude doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styxx avoids a kick to the body.
Styxx lands the left hand.
Styxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dude looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on One Dude's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Styxx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Styxx wants to land a leg kick but Dude is out of range.
Styxx throws out a leg kick but Dude moves out of range and Styxx only half commits.
Styxx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dude at a distance.
Dis Styxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude misses with a wild combination.
Dude throws a combination that misses
and Styxx counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styxx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dude on the side of the head.
Dude slips a jab and a cross from Styxx.
Styxx tries to land a leg kick but Dude saw it coming and moves away.
One Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Styxx.
Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styxx jabs Dude to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Styxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dude as he avoids it easily.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Styxx.
Styxx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dude. That did some damage!

Styxx feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Styxx won't allow Dude to get back to his feet.
Styxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styxx passes Dude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Styxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Dude pushes Styxx off looking to stand but Styxx dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Styxx slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dis Styxx was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Styxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Styxx scores with a hook.
Styxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styxx. Styxx obviously looking to wear him down.
Styxx just misses with a punch to the body.
One Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense.
One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx.
Styxx looks for a takedown but Dude sprawls well.
Styxx shoots in and drives through. Dude sprawls well.
Styxx lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Styxx throws a good cross that connects.
Styxx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Styxx throws a combination that misses
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Styxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Styxx connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dude momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dude's hands.
Styxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styxx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dude. Those never looked like landing.
Styxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Styxx shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Styxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styxx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dude is out of range.
Styxx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dude. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude takes one on the button.
Dude stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dude lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Styxx has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styxx and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on One Dude's cut.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dude checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Styxx closes the distance and clinches up with Dude, looking for a takedown. Styxx pushes Dude against the cage but Dude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Styxx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Styxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Styxx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Styxx is defended easily by Dude.
One Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Styxx slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dude's sensitive parts.
Dude blocks the body kick.
Styxx shoots in and drives through. Dude sprawls well.
Styxx missing with a left hand there. Dude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styxx lands a jab to the nose.
Dude misses with a head kick.
Dude misses with a looping left.
Dude takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Styxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Dude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Styxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Styxx persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing.
Dude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx scores with a decent looking hook.
Styxx scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Styxx fails with the takedown.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styxx.
Styxx with a nice cross.
Dude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styxx.
Dude looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Styxx with that takedown attempt.
Dude is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Styxx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dude slaps away a takedown attempt from Styxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styxx lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Styxx.
Styxx's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dude under the eye.
Styxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Styxx with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Styxx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Styxx.
Styxx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Styxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dude to the ground. Styxx is now in Dude's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Styxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dis Styxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styxx wanted to stand there but Dude had control of the position.
Styxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dis Styxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dis Styxx.
A nice combination there by Dude.
Styxx scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude throws a lazy head kick
and Styxx counters with a left to the body.
One Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styxx.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dis Styxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Styxx has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Styxx!
Dis Styxx decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.