PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank (ranked 2797 p4p, 2840 weight class) and Jan Raczynski (ranked 378 p4p, 384 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Trapper x Foogiano . Darius Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Frank
vs
Raczynski

183 cm
20
178
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
185
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raczynski tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raczynski to the ground. Raczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raczynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski lands a nice hook to Frank's body. Frank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
Frank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raczynski swivels and escapes.

Frank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Raczynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Frank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski prevents Frank from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position but Raczynski is working away.

Frank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Frank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raczynski, who protects the arm well.

Frank goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raczynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frank but great work by Raczynski.
Frank tries to buck Raczynski off but Raczynski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but Raczynski postures up.
Frank is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Frank regains half guard.
Frank wants to control but Raczynski is keeping busy.
Raczynski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank trying to hold on to Raczynski's head to control him but Raczynski postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.

Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Raczynski slips a nice elbow through Frank's hands, connecting with Frank's forehead.

Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raczynski pulls his head out easily.
Raczynski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
Raczynski prevents Frank from improving his position.

Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Raczynski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frank gets back to full guard.

Frank working for a triangle but Raczynski defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raczynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raczynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Raczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raczynski circles away.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Frank.
Darius Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank swings for the body but Raczynski moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raczynski tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raczynski to the ground. Raczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raczynski wants to counter with a clinch but Frank pushes him away.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raczynski lands a slapping body shot.
Raczynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raczynski walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski misses with a body shot.
Raczynski misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a head kick. That will keep Raczynski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raczynski slaps away a takedown attempt from Frank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raczynski catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Raczynski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Frank slips under a jab.
Raczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Raczynski shows good takedown defense.
Raczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a body kick that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raczynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Raczynski does it's job there.
Frank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Raczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raczynski takes one to the chin there.
Jan Raczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank lands a head shot.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Frank 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frank is defended easily by Raczynski.
Frank blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
Raczynski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Raczynski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raczynski. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Raczynski sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank misses with a head kick.

Raczynski forces Frank back against the cage and clinches.
Frank misses with some punches.
Raczynski lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Raczynski.
Raczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Raczynski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frank up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Raczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.
Frank jabs Raczynski right on the nose. Raczynski blinks but takes it well.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Raczynski sees coming a mile off.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Raczynski wants to land a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Raczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank.
A slow jab from Raczynski misses its intended target.
Raczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raczynski misses the jab.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Frank motions for Raczynski to come forward. Frank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Raczynski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank tests Raczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raczynski swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank lands a nice hook to Raczynski's body. Raczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Raczynski sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raczynski blocks a jab.
Jan Raczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Raczynski.

Frank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frank showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Raczynski wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.

Frank is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Raczynski defending well.
Darius Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raczynski is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Raczynski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frank's best efforts.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raczynski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frank is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raczynski wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frank wants to take a breather but Raczynski is having none of it.
Raczynski wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.

Raczynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Frank.
Raczynski is trying to stand up here but Frank is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
Raczynski tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Raczynski!
Jan Raczynski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Darius Frank stepped up to the mic, saying 'A L means it’s a lesson. Next time out, I’ll show you what I learn.'.