PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right On. 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.

David Frank
vs
Handle

180 cm
26
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
30
190 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason David Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Handle scores with a four punch combination!
David Frank throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
David Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from David Frank is defended easily by Handle.
David Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handle.
David Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handle looks to land a combination but David Frank avoids it well.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle jabs David Frank right on the nose. David Frank blinks but takes it well.
Handle throws a series of punches but David Frank moves out of range.
A combination from Handle does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Handle. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handle misses with a hook.
Handle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Handle.
David Frank is looking to counter the offense by Handle and move into the clinch.
Handle misses with a two punch combination.
Handle throws a right and a left that both miss.
David Frank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Handle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on David Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
David Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Handle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David Frank throws a head kick but Handle moves out of range.
Handle's corner calls for a 1-2. Handle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Handle throws a series of punches but David Frank avoids them all with ease.
David Frank goes for a double leg but Handle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handle continues to drive forward.
Handle's jab looks to have found its range, popping David Frank under the eye.
Handle misses with a wild combination.
Handle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handle misses with an uppercut. David Frank saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David Frank.
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handle misses with a hook. David Frank ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Handle lands.
David Frank dodges the punch combination from Handle.
Handle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David Frank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason David Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David Frank has a takedown stuffed.
Handle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David Frank moves away.
Handle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle lands with a right hand.
Handle throws a series of punches but David Frank avoids them all with ease.
David Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Handle gets double underhooks and turns David Frank into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Handle scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David Frank.
Handle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between David Frank's hands.
Handle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handle throws a one two combo.
David Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handle throws out the jab.
Handle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! David Frank had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Handle.
A swing and a miss from Handle.
Handle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Handle.
David Frank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handle as he jumps to the side.
Handle is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle sizes up David Frank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Handle connects with a good right hand that stumbles David Frank. David Frank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
David Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Handle gets double underhooks and turns David Frank into the cage.
David Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handle misses with a jab, cross combination.
David Frank misses with a lunging right hand
and Handle counters with a one-two to the body.
David Frank ducks under a wild hook from Handle.

David Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handle is trying to break the clinch but David Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Handle looking to slow down the pace here.

Handle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
David Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Handle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

David Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handle is looking to slow David Frank down with leg kicks.
Handle's jab looks to have found its range, popping David Frank under the eye.
David Frank checks a leg kick.
David Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Max Handle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handle sizes up David Frank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Handle scores with a nice strike.
Handle scores with a hook.

David Frank is rocked!
David Frank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh David Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handle connects with a superb combination that knocks David Frank out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Handle before he can land any more shots to the unconscious David Frank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Handle!
A relieved looking Max Handle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.