PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Black
vs
Frank

195 cm
27
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Frank!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Black trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Frank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Black won't allow Frank to pass to mount.

Frank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frank.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.

Frank seems to be looking for submissions.

Frank is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Frank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Black manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frank has Black in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Black escapes and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Black wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frank down.
Black lands an elbow.

It looks like Jason Frank has been cut.
Black landing strikes.
Black lands a nice forearm strike.
Black scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.

Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Frank's temple.
Frank is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Frank's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Black feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Black is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.

Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Frank looking to control.
Black advances position into side control!
Frank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!

Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Frank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Black is defending well though. Frank let's go of the attempt for now.
Black tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but Frank manages to sink in the hooks.

Frank is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Black defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Frank is looking for the choke from the back position but Black is controlling his hands well.

Frank working for a choke but Black reverses nicely into Frank 's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.

Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.

Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Black is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Black is controlling Frank's posture.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Frank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
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 Tyson Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Frank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Black tries to land a body kick
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.

Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Frank is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black misses with a head shot. Frank uses the momentum to regain guard.

Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Frank has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank is trying to keep Black in close.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Frank working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black looking to pass the guard.

Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black cracks Frank with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank is not content to let Black control the position.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Frank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frank!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Frank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Frank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Frank is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That has opened up Jason Frank's cut even more.
Black landing strikes from the mount.

Frank is rocked!

The cut above Jason Frank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Frank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Black!