PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 738 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Roder Control (ranked 25 p4p, 29 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Control has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Roder Control will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Frank
vs
Control

212 cm
26
283
8 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
255
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains
PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roder Control!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Control manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Control looks winded!
Frank seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Frank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Control throws a big shot that misses.
Control misses with a straight right.
Frank tries to counter with a takedown but Control is quick to defend against it.

Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frank is taking a breather. Control says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Control can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roder Control is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Frank dives in and scores a takedown into Control's guard.
Control is wriggling around but Frank manages to pass to half guard.

Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everest Frank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Control to the mat! Control manages to get full guard.
Control is wriggling around but Frank manages to pass to half guard.

Frank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Control is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Control for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.

Frank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Control is looking to get back to his feet here but Frank is keeping cool and he's managed to take Control's back.
Everest Frank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Frank.
Frank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everest Frank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Control sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.
Control jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well.
Frank goes for a double leg but Control avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Control continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Control.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frank gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Control regains guard.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Control can do to turn this around?
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank continues to stall.
Control takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from Frank.
Frank distracts Control with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roder Control has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everest Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frank postures up and lands a big shot to Control's brow.
Frank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Frank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
More hug and hope from Frank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank works his way into full mount!
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Control felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank lands a couple of good shots and Control has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
After winning the bout, Everest Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.