PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drake
vs
Lil III

166 cm
31
167 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

180 cm
40
160 lbs
32 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake walks into a jab.
Lil III scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Lil III tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lil III with a nice cross.
Lil III scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lil III throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lil III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III is looking to chop away at Drake's legs.
Lil III jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Lil III misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III is looking for the big counter here.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III slips a straight right by Drake.
Lil III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.

Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
Lil III trying to remain calm as Drake controls from the top position.

Drake tries for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.

Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lil III can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Drake.

Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lil III has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lil III taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake trying to control the position but Lil III is working away.
Lil III is trying to escape the position but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake working away.

Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Lil III is defending well.
Drake looking to control but instead Lil III has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lil III is positioning himself well to prevent Drake advancing to mount.
Drake is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil III takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Lil III throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lil III.
A combination from Lil III does no damage.

Drake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lil III on his heels. He'll look to pass Lil III's guard now, I'm sure.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Lil III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake looking to pass the guard.

Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lil III is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.

Lil III slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lil III forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil III's back!
Frankie Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III wants to escape the position.

Drake is looking for the choke from the back position but Lil III is controlling his hands well.
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Lil III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drake controlling the position well here. Lil III rolled but Drake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lil III right now.
Lil III breaks Drake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.

Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lil III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Drake has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
Lil III controlling from the top position.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Lil III is proving a slippery customer.
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 Frankie Drake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.

Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lil III napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Drake has an Americana. Lil III didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drake is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drake hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankie Drake!
After the big win, Frankie Drake made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.