PBP Commentary

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

Frost
vs
Creed

200 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobin Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost misses with a body punch

and Creed counters with a single leg into guard. Frost didn't expect that.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Creed wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.

Creed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Creed has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Creed postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a straight left.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost scores with a hook.
Creed tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tobin Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Nonstop Intensity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Creed slips a jab from Frost.
Creed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Creed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Creed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Creed slips under a jab.
Frost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Creed.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost misses with a hook.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost lands with a straight right. Creed didn't see that one coming.
Creed avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Creed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Creed moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Creed lands.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost slips a straight right by Creed.
Tobin Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creed wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Creed pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost presses Creed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost taking a breather.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobin Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost sets himself, and Creed steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed wants to counter with a clinch but Frost pushes him away.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Creed counters by moving into the clinch.
Creed tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Creed breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
Creed slips a jab from Frost.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost sets himself, and Creed steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand

and Creed moves into the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Creed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed scores with a nice strike.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Nice shot by Frost.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creed somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost scores with a hook.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
Frost misses with a right hand

and Creed counters with a single leg into guard. Frost didn't expect that.
Frost keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frost looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Creed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Creed prevents Frost from improving his position.
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. Creed connects with a nice short shot to Frost's temple.
Creed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Tobin Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Creed. Those never looked like landing.
Creed slips a straight right by Frost.
Creed wants to counter with a clinch but Frost pushes him away.
Frost throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Creed. Creed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Frost takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Creed.
Good exchange - Creed coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creed! But no joy.
Creed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Creed scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Frost misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Creed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Creed gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoiding damage as Creed throws knees to the body.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Frost swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Creed blocks a jab.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Creed tries to clinch up.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Frost lands a left and a right that send Creed crashing to the mat, dazed. Frost thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Creed is rocked!

It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
BAM! Frost delivers a spinning backfist that drops Creed like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tobin Frost!
Tobin Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
Tobin Frost decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.