PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlit Masquerade. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Duncan
vs
Frank

178 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Frank!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank leaves Duncan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Frank drives through and clinches with Duncan against the cage.

Duncan gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duncan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Duncan has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.

Duncan is working an open guard so Frank takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Duncan looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.

Frank moves into the clinch.

Frank jumps guard and drags Duncan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Frank working for a triangle but Duncan defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duncan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Duncan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duncan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Frank is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Duncan frees his head nicely. Oh but Frank has switched to an armbar! Duncan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jason Frank!