PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dux
vs
Hoo Jung

182 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
168 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jung looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jung wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.

Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jung advances to half guard.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Jung wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung prevents Dux from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung controlling the action here.

Jung seems to be looking for submissions.

Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux's coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung is controlling the pace.
Jung is thwarting Dux's attempts to control the position.

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.
Jung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.
Dux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jung jumps into side control!
Dux being controlled for a moment.
Dux is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dux tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jung controls the position from side control.
Jung tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
Jung tries to move to mount but Dux blocks the move with his legs.
Dux tries to buck Jung off but Jung is having none of it.
Dux is trying to escape the position but Jung is controlling the position.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Jung seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Hoo Jung dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung dives in for a single leg takedown but Dux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung checks a low kick from Dux.
Dux leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do Hoo Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jung dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
Jung feints the counter takedown.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
Jung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jung stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux misses with a body shot.

Dux has managed to clinch.

Dux jumps into guard, dragging Jung to the mat.

Dux has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Jung has passed into half guard.
Dux wants to control but Jung is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux is not content to let Jung control the position.
Dux is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?

Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Jung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Do Hoo Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Jung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Jung maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Jung gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
And Jung tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jung shoots in and drives through. Dux sprawls well.
Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jung.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do Hoo Jung.
Dux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Dux misses.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Dux leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux tries to clinch up but Jung circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.

Dux drives through and clinches with Jung against the cage.
Dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jung just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jung uses from the top position.

Jung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dux striking off his back but it's not causing Jung any problems.

Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jung wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jung gets a takedown into half guard.

Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Frank Dux did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jung's half guard.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Jung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Jung trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dux is looking for a sweep. Jung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jung in particular looking to stall.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jung is working away from the top position though.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Dux defends it.
Dux trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.

Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Dux defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dux trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jung has picked Dux up and slammed him! Dux can't keep hold of the triangle and Jung manages to pass to side control!

Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux tries to buck Jung off but Jung is having none of it.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling from side mount.

Jung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jung wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jung tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Jung working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Hoo Jung dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Jung closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Jung pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Jung moves his leg out of the way.

Jung gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.

Dux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jung sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dux has an active guard here but Jung has managed to pass into half guard.
Dux is in trouble now - Jung has advanced to mount!
Jung controlling from mount.
Dux is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to hold on but Jung postures up.
Jung tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Jung controlling from the full mount.
Jung prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Jung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jung avoids the attempt from Dux to control.
Dux is squirming around, avoiding Jung's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux wants to control but Jung is having none of it.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dux looking for a guillotine here but Jung defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dux trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Do Hoo Jung.
I think Jung 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Hoo Jung!
Do Hoo Jung is the new lightweight champion!