PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 1273 p4p, 830 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 74 p4p, 48 weight class). Dux has chosen Bloodsport as his entrance music. Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sokol
vs
Dux

182 cm
25
135
10 - 8 - 0

183 cm
23
146
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.

Dux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux controlling the position well.
Sokol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dux to regain full guard.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.

Dux preventing the sweep.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Sokol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux cracks Sokol with a solid left hand.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Sokol with a nice calf kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.

Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Sokol gets full guard.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol working Dux over with strikes.
Sokol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux has his hands on Sokol's head, controlling the position.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokol circles away.

Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Sokol's hands, connecting with Sokol's forehead.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux goes for a double leg but Sokol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sokol continues to drive forward.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.

Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokol sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Dux thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
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. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Sokol's temple.
Sokol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux throws a strike but Sokol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sokol's head.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux 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.

Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.

Dux is in close to Sokol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sokol misses with a head shot. Dux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol being controlled here momentarily.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux 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 trying to control the pace.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Dux gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol 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.

A close third round but Frank Dux just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.

Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.

Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.

Dux pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux postures up.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dux shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Sokol lands with a cross.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Sokol, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Sokol against the cage but Sokol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol scoring well with a low kick there.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sokol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokol holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sokol but Sokol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.

Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokol to the mat! Sokol manages to get full guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Jan Sokol retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!