PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bradshaw Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bradshaw Layfield
vs
Frost

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bradshaw Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Frost!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Bradshaw Layfield seems unphased.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost feints a jab promting Bradshaw Layfield to slip. Frost then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bradshaw Layfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Bradshaw Layfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradshaw Layfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw Layfield misses with a wild combination.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Bradshaw Layfield throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Bradshaw Layfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bradshaw Layfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bradshaw Layfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw Layfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Bradshaw Layfield backing up. Bradshaw Layfield nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bradshaw Layfield avoids them all with ease.
Frost throws a one two combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bradshaw Layfield. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bradshaw Layfield moves out of range.
Bradshaw Layfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradshaw Layfield off to one side.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Bradshaw Layfield is breathing heavily.
Frost throws a right and a left that Bradshaw Layfield avoids nicely.
Isaac Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw Layfield lands the left hand.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw Layfield.
Frost lands a jab to Bradshaw Layfield's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost lands a two punch combo.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bradshaw Layfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Bradshaw Layfield persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bradshaw Layfield back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bradshaw Layfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bradshaw Layfield on the side of the head.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradshaw Layfield. Bradshaw Layfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Bradshaw Layfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw Layfield counters with a head kick.
Isaac Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw Layfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw Layfield misses with a head kick.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradshaw Layfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradshaw Layfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Bradshaw Layfield persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw Layfield.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw Layfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Bradshaw Layfield counters with a nice body kick.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost is working the combinations to good effect here.
Frost's corner calls for a 1-2. Frost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost throws a right hand that Bradshaw Layfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradshaw Layfield also avoids with ease.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Bradshaw Layfield.
Bradshaw Layfield wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frost.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw Layfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradshaw Layfield.
Frost throws a combination. Bradshaw Layfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Bradshaw Layfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Frost's corner calls for a 1-2. Frost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradshaw Layfield. Bradshaw Layfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradshaw Layfield dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost works Bradshaw Layfield's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradshaw Layfield.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to clinch up
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Bradshaw Layfield.
Bradshaw Layfield has a takedown stuffed.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradshaw Layfield somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw Layfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Bradshaw Layfield gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bradshaw Layfield trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to escape but Bradshaw Layfield is in control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradshaw Layfield advances to full mount.
Bradshaw Layfield prevents Frost from getting the reversal.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bradshaw Layfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradshaw Layfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Bradshaw Layfield controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw Layfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frost can't escape the position.

Bradshaw Layfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw Layfield trying to control but Frost is having none of it.
Bradshaw Layfield looking to ground and pound but Frost is blocking nicely.
Frost is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Frost surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bradshaw Layfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Frost throws a right hand that Bradshaw Layfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradshaw Layfield also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Bradshaw Layfield fails to land the takedown.
Bradshaw Layfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradshaw Layfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost punishes Bradshaw Layfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradshaw Layfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bradshaw Layfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradshaw Layfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradshaw Layfield's head.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw Layfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bradshaw Layfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradshaw Layfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw Layfield closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Bradshaw Layfield pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost is trying to push Bradshaw Layfield away but Bradshaw Layfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw Layfield wants a takedown.
Frost wants to break free but Bradshaw Layfield has control.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Bradshaw Layfield has the dominant position.

Bradshaw Layfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaac Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw Layfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradshaw Layfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradshaw Layfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw Layfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Bradshaw Layfield fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw Layfield is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradshaw Layfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradshaw Layfield is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw Layfield shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw Layfield fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frost 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Frost!