PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. The Artist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mir Frank's chin.

Artist
vs
Frank

182 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Perkele!

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mir Frank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Artist.
Artist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Artist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Artist is fighting to break Frank's control of his arms but Frank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank is continuing to stall.

Artist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Artist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Artist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Artist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Artist drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Artist off! Artist jumps back into Frank's guard.
Artist wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.

Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Artist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Artist wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Artist being controlled here momentarily.

Artist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Artist is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Artist scoring with punches to the head and body.

Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Artist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Artist drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Artist off! Artist jumps back into Frank's guard.
Frank controlling the position.
Artist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Artist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Artist from controlling successfully.
Artist is really struggling to control Frank but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Artist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Artist persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Artist shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank sprawls well. He's pushed Artist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Artist shoots in and bounces Frank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Artist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Artist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Artist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Artist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artist is defended easily by Frank.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Artist falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Artist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frank - the referee stops the clock and Artist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frank. Artist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist fails with a takedown attempt.
Artist looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Artist momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank leaves Artist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artist moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Artist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank cracks the inside of Artist's front leg.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Artist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Artist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank thows a body kick. Artist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck for Artist with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist fails with a takedown attempt.
Artist tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank tries a quick counter leg kick but Artist is wise to it.
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Frank looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artist.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artist.
A jab from Artist misses.
Frank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frank.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Artist shoots in.
Frank feints a counter leg kick.
Artist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artist staying out of range there.
Artist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Artist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Frank.
Artist dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artist is defended easily by Frank.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
Artist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frank defends it nicely.
Artist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artist throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Artist.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mir Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Artist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.

Artist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Artist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Artist postures up.
Artist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Artist.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank lands a front kick.
Artist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artist shoots in but Frank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Artist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Artist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Artist drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Artist off! Artist jumps back into Frank's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Artist from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Artist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a leg kick.
Artist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank stuffs the takedown.
Artist closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Artist. Artist gets slowly back to his feet.
Artist with a poor takedown
and Frank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank throws a counter combo.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Frank clinches up against the cage.
Artist is trying to pull guard but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.
Frank lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank stalling in the clinch but Artist improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Artist tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Artist drops back down to his feet.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.

Artist gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Artist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Artist wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mir Frank.
I think Frank 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29

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