PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Bianchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Power Rangers. Alex Bianchi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

David Frank
vs
Bianchi

183 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason David Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

David Frank clinches.
Bianchi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
David Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Bianchi blocks with his arms.
Bianchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bianchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. David Frank smiles and moves away.
David Frank throws a nice head kick!

Excellent takedown into side control there by David Frank.
Bianchi tries to bench press David Frank off him but David Frank keeps the position.

David Frank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bianchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.

David Frank swings around for an armbar but Bianchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into David Frank's guard.
Bianchi postures up.

David Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bianchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

David Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bianchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bianchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David Frank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.
Bianchi wants to stand but David Frank has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
David Frank tries to strike from the bottom.
Bianchi trying to control but David Frank is working from the bottom.
Bianchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
David Frank works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bianchi passes into half guard.
David Frank is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David Frank wants to improve his position but Bianchi is controlling well.

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.

Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bianchi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bianchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

David Frank has Bianchi up against the cage in a clinch.
David Frank prevents Bianchi from breaking the clinch.
David Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Bianchi tries to break the clinch but David Frank is controlling the position.
Bianchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but David Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jason David Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Bianchi.
Bianchi has his takedown stuffed

and David Frank counters with a shoot takedown. Bianchi fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason David Frank dominated that round.
That's time! David Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bianchi fails with the takedown

so David Frank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard.
David Frank wants to stand but Bianchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
David Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard.
David Frank forces his way into half guard.
David Frank passes to full mount!

David Frank goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bianchi is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi works over David Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
David Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David Frank is keeping the position for now.
David Frank controls Bianchi momentarily but Bianchi frees himself.
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from David Frank.
Bianchi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bianchi stands up from guard. Let's bang!

David Frank has closed the distance and engaged Bianchi in a clinch.
David Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
David Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.

David Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Frank connects with a high kick.
Bianchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bianchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet but David Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing David Frank from controlling successfully.
Bianchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianchi wants to control but David Frank passes easily into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bianchi tries to roll over but David Frank keeps him under control.

David Frank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bianchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time David Frank.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bianchi looks to score with a jab to the body but David Frank is just out of range.
David Frank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bianchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David Frank is not content to let Bianchi control the position.
Bianchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Jason David Frank will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Frank fails with the takedown

and Bianchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
David Frank moves into full guard.
David Frank is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi wants to control from the top but David Frank keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David Frank lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bianchi!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Bianchi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
David Frank lands with some strikes.

Bianchi is rocked!
David Frank with shots to the head and body - Bianchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bianchi is still in real trouble! Can David Frank finish him?
David Frank lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David Frank dominating with strikes here.
David Frank with good strikes from the mount here!
Bianchi wants to control but David Frank is having none of it.
David Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Frank landing strikes from the mount and Bianchi is in trouble!
David Frank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bianchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bianchi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bianchi seems to have recovered his senses.
David Frank landing strikes from the mount and Bianchi is in trouble!
David Frank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bianchi looks a forlorn figure.

David Frank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bianchi is surviving well by controlling David Frank's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

David Frank stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

David Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
David Frank tries to pass to full mount but Bianchi defends it.
Bianchi wants to improve his position but David Frank is controlling well.

David Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Bianchi is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David Frank is working away from the top position though.
Bianchi looks like he's trying to stand up.
David Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bianchi keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bianchi gets back to full guard.
Alex Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason David Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David Frank 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason David Frank!