PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 730 p4p, 1851 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 49 p4p, 114 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dux might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloodsport. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dux
vs
Sykora

183 cm
20
146
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
142
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Fast

Urban Fighter
Conquer

Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sykora's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sykora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Sykora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.

Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sykora really wants to buck Dux off and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux with shots to the head and body - Sykora looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux looking to finish Sykora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sykora!
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykora is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux working Sykora over with strikes here.
Dux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dux cracks Sykora with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sykora is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dux 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.
Dux content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Sykora that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sykora trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sykora?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux won't let Sykora get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dux unloading with bombs!
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Sykora is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Dux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dux lands a big elbow.
Dux controlling from mount.
Sykora is trying to stand up.
Dux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Dux lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykora enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Dux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sykora wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dux is controlling him.
Dux works over Sykora with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Dux isn't so interested in that idea.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykora tries to kick Dux off in order to stand up. Dux Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux cracks Sykora with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora tries to escape but Dux is in control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sykora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sykora to see if he's OK.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Sykora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dux connects with a decent elbow.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dux lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux controlling the position.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sykora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Dux feinted with a counter takedown.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux prevents Sykora from escaping the position.
Dux working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sykora is pushing Dux's head away, looking to escape. Dux manages to hold on to the position though.
Dux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sykora down.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Sykora takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Sykora is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Sykora is still in real trouble! Can Dux finish him?
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Sykora seems a little lost for a moment, as Dux dominates the positioning.
Sykora is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.

Sykora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora scores with a spinning back kick!
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.
Sykora tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykora avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michal Sykora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Sykora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sykora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dux trying to control the pace.

That's four 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.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Michal Sykora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Sykora.
I think Dux 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.