PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 1183 p4p, 1638 weight class) and Henry Of Skalitz (ranked 165 p4p, 224 weight class). Dukat comes to the cage accompanied by Guillotine (Swordz) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dukat
vs
Of Skalitz

180 cm
24
178
9 - 4 - 1

186 cm
24
180
9 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Of Skalitz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Skalitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukat throws a hook to the side of Of Skalitz's head but Of Skalitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukat throws a shot from downtown. Of Skalitz moves away and avoids it.
Dukat fails in his attempt to clinch.

Of Skalitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Of Skalitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukat's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Skalitz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Of Skalitz stalling.

Dukat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Skalitz is looking to stall here but Dukat recovers full guard.
Of Skalitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Of Skalitz gets to his feet. Dukat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Of Skalitz misses with the body kick

and Dukat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Of Skalitz's head.
Of Skalitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dukat drops back looking for a leg! Of Skalitz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Of Skalitz manages to kick Dukat off! Dukat jumps back into Of Skalitz's guard.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Skalitz is keeping the position for now.
Of Skalitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Of Skalitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukat's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dukat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dukat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dukat trying to control but Of Skalitz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dukat connects with a couple of short punches.
Of Skalitz keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Dukat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Of Skalitz's guard.
Dukat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dukat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Of Skalitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukat is thwarting Of Skalitz's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat wants to control but Of Skalitz is keeping him busy.
Dukat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dukat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dukat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Of Skalitz actively working from the bottom here.
Dukat stalling away here and it's allowed Of Skalitz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gul Dukat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Of Skalitz darts in looking for a takedown but Dukat gets double underhooks and turns Of Skalitz into the cage.
Of Skalitz shoots in for a takedown but Dukat shows good takedown defense.
Dukat connects with a right hand. Of Skalitz shakes it off.
Dukat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Of Skalitz drives through with a takedown into Dukat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dukat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Skalitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dukat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Skalitz can do to turn this around?
Of Skalitz controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Dukat is really struggling to control Of Skalitz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Of Skalitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dukat controls Of Skalitz momentarily but Of Skalitz frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukat throws out a loose jab but Of Skalitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Skalitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dukat slips a jab and a cross from Of Skalitz.
Dukat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dukat instigates a clinch.
Of Skalitz fails to pull guard.
Gul Dukat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Of Skalitz.
Dukat lands a left hand.
Dukat lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukat has Of Skalitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of Skalitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dukat swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Skalitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Skalitz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dukat walks away with a smile on his face. Of Skalitz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Of Skalitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Skalitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dukat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Of Skalitz.
Of Skalitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dukat defends well and Of Skalitz ends up having to push Dukat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukat misses with a looping left.
Of Skalitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dukat avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Of Skalitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henry Of Skalitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Skalitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukat sprawls well. Dukat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Of Skalitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Of Skalitz closes the distance and clinches up with Dukat, looking for a takedown. Of Skalitz pushes Dukat against the cage but Dukat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Of Skalitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukat sprawls well. He's pushed Of Skalitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gul Dukat is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Of Skalitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dukat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dukat leaves Of Skalitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dukat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Skalitz.
Dukat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukat wants it to stay on the feet.
Dukat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukat throws an overhand right that lands on Of Skalitz's shoulder, as Of Skalitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dukat. No joy for Of Skalitz on that attempt.
Of Skalitz throws a lazy body kick

and Dukat counters with a shoot takedown. Of Skalitz fights it but they end up in guard.

Of Skalitz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Of Skalitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dukat misses with a body punch.
Dukat lands a right hand.
Dukat swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Skalitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Dukat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gul Dukat dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Of Skalitz misses with a head kick.
Dukat darts in looking for a takedown but Of Skalitz gets double underhooks and turns Dukat into the cage.
Dukat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dukat fails to land.
Of Skalitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Dukat.
Of Skalitz trying to land knees to the body.
Dukat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukat lands a shot to the body.
Dukat scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dukat.
Of Skalitz tries to stall but Dukat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukat is leaning against Of Skalitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dukat swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Skalitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Skalitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dukat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dukat presses Of Skalitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Of Skalitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukat.
A nice left hand lands by Dukat.
A right handed body shot lands from Dukat.
Dukat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dukat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Of Skalitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dukat working aggressively here.
Of Skalitz tries to circle away but Dukat has him pinned against the cage.
Dukat misses with the head strike.

Dukat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Of Skalitz taking some punishment here, with Dukat in his half guard.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Of Skalitz is working away.
Dukat controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Skalitz is trying to stand up here but Dukat is controlling him well.
Dukat wants to control but Of Skalitz is keeping him busy.
Dukat works his way into side control.
Dukat trying to control the position but Of Skalitz is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dukat won't let Of Skalitz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dukat unloading with bombs!
Gul Dukat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Of Skalitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat unloading with bombs!

Dukat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dukat controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dukat wants to finish this one by submission but Of Skalitz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dukat.
Dukat is landing with some decent strikes but Of Skalitz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Of Skalitz can't escape the position.
Dukat wants to control the pace but Of Skalitz is squirming around nicely.
Dukat looking to finish Of Skalitz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Of Skalitz!
Henry Of Skalitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gul Dukat!
A very excited looking Gul Dukat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.