PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pirzmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dux
vs
Pirzmak

195 cm
20
206 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, 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 Tokyo, Mariusz Pirzmak!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirzmak stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.

Pirzmak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dux is trying to defend but Pirzmak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pirzmak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pirzmak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Well, if Pirzmak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pirzmak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pirzmak slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirzmak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak lands with a punch from half guard.
Pirzmak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pirzmak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pirzmak wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Pirzmak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Pirzmak.

Dux with the active half guard here but Pirzmak passes nicely into side control.
Dux is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirzmak is working Dux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pirzmak controlling the position from side mount.
Pirzmak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dux's legs.
Pirzmak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pirzmak controls the position from side control.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
Dux trying to remain calm as Pirzmak controls from the top position.
Pirzmak lands a nice forearm strike.
Pirzmak lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pirzmak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pirzmak staying calm.

That's four 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!

Pirzmak stands up and beckons Dux to his feet.

Pirzmak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pirzmak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirzmak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirzmak pulls his head out easily.
Pirzmak moves into full mount! Dux won't be happy about that!
Pirzmak controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pirzmak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pirzmak forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pirzmak.
A short uppercut from Pirzmak.

Pirzmak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Pirzmak gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pirzmak clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Pirzmak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Pirzmak.
Pirzmak controlling the action here for a moment.
Dux is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pirzmak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Pirzmak decides to stand back up. Pirzmak steps back and let's Dux get back to his feet.
Pirzmak connects with a looping right hand.
Pirzmak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Pirzmak has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Pirzmak just leaning against Dux, taking a breather.

Pirzmak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dux regains guard.
Pirzmak lands a couple of elbows.
Pirzmak distracts Dux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pirzmak passes Dux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pirzmak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pirzmak passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak cracks Dux with a big elbow.
Pirzmak happy to just control the position for now.
Pirzmak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dux some visible discomfort.
Pirzmak working the ground and pound.
Dux is trying to improve his position.

Pirzmak decides to stand back up. Pirzmak steps back and let's Dux get back to his feet.

Pirzmak shoots in and gets a takedown into Dux's guard.

Pirzmak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dux, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pirzmak pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.

Pirzmak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pirzmak slows the pace down in half guard.

Pirzmak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dux to get to his feet.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pirzmak gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pirzmak tightens his grip and picks Dux up, before dumping him to the ground. Dux manages to land in guard.
Mariusz Pirzmak has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pirzmak gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pirzmak closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.

Pirzmak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pirzmak distracts Dux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pirzmak pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pirzmak connects with a nice short shot to Dux's temple.
Pirzmak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pirzmak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirzmak slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Pirzmak is taking a breather. Dux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pirzmak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pirzmak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Dux fails with the takedown

and Pirzmak moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pirzmak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pirzmak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pirzmak.

Pirzmak has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pirzmak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Pirzmak dives into Dux's guard.
Pirzmak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pirzmak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirzmak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pirzmak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pirzmak pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirzmak lands a nice shot to the body.
Pirzmak leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pirzmak's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pirzmak scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Pirzmak breaks the clinch.

Pirzmak rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Pirzmak - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pirzmak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pirzmak has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirzmak is leaning against Dux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pirzmak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Pirzmak has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pirzmak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Pirzmak dives into Dux's guard.
Pirzmak stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirzmak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A control attempt from Dux but he's now mounted!
Pirzmak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dux's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pirzmak lands a big shot there that rocks Dux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pirzmak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pirzmak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dux is bucking up trying to escape but Pirzmak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pirzmak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Dux is rocked!
Pirzmak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mariusz Pirzmak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Dux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pirzmak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pirzmak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dux badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pirzmak around the waist but Pirzmak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pirzmak is the winner by TKO! Pirzmak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pirzmak!