PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tub O Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tub O Lard
vs
Frost

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Tub O Lard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Frost!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tub O Lard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tub O Lard wanted to stand there but Frost had control of the position.
Frost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tub O Lard trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost striking off his back but it's not causing Tub O Lard any problems.
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Frost pushes Tub O Lard up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frost has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tub O Lard regains guard immediately.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frost drops back looking for a leg! Tub O Lard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tub O Lard manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Tub O Lard's guard.
Tub O Lard wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost stops Tub O Lard from standing up.
Tub O Lard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tub O Lard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tub O Lard is retaining full guard.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost looking to pass the guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Frost wasn't active enough on the ground.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tub O Lard is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tub O Lard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frost controlling the position from side mount.
Frost tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frost just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Frost hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tub O Lard on his heels. He'll look to pass Tub O Lard's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frost instigates a clinch.

Frost gets control of Tub O Lard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tub O Lard trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is working an open guard so Tub O Lard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into Tub O Lard's guard.
Frost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tub O Lard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tub O Lard keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tub O Lard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control.

Frost decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Frost closes the distance and clinches.

Frost manages to pull guard.
Tub O Lard wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost is pulling down on Tub O Lard's head. It's preventing any offense from Tub O Lard, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tub O Lard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tub O Lard is aware though and is defending well.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tub O Lard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost pulls Tub O Lard in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tub O Lard did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Frost prevents Tub O Lard from improving his position.

Frost postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tub O Lard to stand up.

Tub O Lard tries to sprawl but Frost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frost lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tub O Lard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tub O Lard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

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

Tub O Lard actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tub O Lard wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Frost scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Frost gets a takedown into half guard.
Jack Frost has got the better of the ground game so far.

Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost content to control rather than advance.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tub O Lard wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Frost seems content to control.
Tub O Lard is looking to get back to is feet but Frost passes into side control.
Tub O Lard seems a little lost for a moment, as Frost dominates the positioning.
Tub O Lard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Tub O Lard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost is looking to advance position but Tub O Lard won't allow it.

Frost escapes and gets back to his feet.

Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tub O Lard's efforts to push away.

Frost pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tub O Lard is one step ahead there.
Tub O Lard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frost's guard.
Tub O Lard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frost stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tub O Lard is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost is controlling the pace.
Big Tub O Lard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Frost hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Frost forces Tub O Lard back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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