PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Frost
vs
Ross

182 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Ross!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Ross on that attempt.

Ross pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost blocks an elbow strike.
Ross fails to pull guard.
Frost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frost keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Jake Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ross.
Ross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frost stalls.
Frost keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ross tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Frost taking a breather.
Ross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Ross is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frost seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Frost.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross lands with a shot to the body.
Jake Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Ross looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
Ross looks gassed!

Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Ross drops back down to his feet.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost has Ross pushed against the cage.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ross's elbow.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Frost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frost just leaning against Ross, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ross somewhat.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Ross darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.

Ross decides to pull guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frost trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Frost just wasn't active enough.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Ross can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Frost presses Ross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ross is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ross's efforts to push away.
Come on Frost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost cracks Ross with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frost is working Ross over against the cage.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Frost lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is stalling here.
A short left from Frost.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jake Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ross.
Frost has Ross pushed against the cage.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ross shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Frost throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.

Frost clinches.
Ross is trying to break free.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross taking a breather.
Ross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well.
Jake Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ross.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Frost stalls.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Ross prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Ross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost works on Ross's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross letting Frost take a breather here.
Ross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost has Ross pressed against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ross's elbow.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross wants to stall.
Frost tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking for a takedown.
Frost tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost is pushing Ross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jake Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross stalling in the clinch.
Michael Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Frost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

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