PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Frost
vs
James

198 cm
32
226 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

189 cm
34
206 lbs
22 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
As James backs away, Frost returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.

James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
James avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frost is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Frost tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James working Frost over with strikes here.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Frost really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Frost tries to hold on but James postures up.
James breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with some strikes.
Frost bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
James keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

James trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James misses with a head kick.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a nice body kick.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tommy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and James settles back down.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost working aggressively here.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Frost to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a takedown.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.

Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big left from Frost misses.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James misses with a right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James 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 missing with knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost just leaning against James, taking a breather.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James can't get the takedown.
James looking for a takedown.
James has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frost cracks James with a nice body shot.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Frost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James dodges an elbow strike from Frost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost misses with the head strike.
James blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James has hold of one of Frost's legs. Frost is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
James advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James controls the position from side control.
Frost stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James lands with a right hand.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James tries to clinch
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Frost.
James tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James wants to clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James avoids the head kick by Frost.
James just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a combination
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Frost misses with a hook
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Frost takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Frost down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped James's head back.
James slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
James misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tommy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from James tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Frost steps away.
Frost moves away from the strike by James.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Frost was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost slips a straight right by James.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from James.

Frost closes the distance and clinches.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a jab to the head.
Frost misses with a hook
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost connects with a high kick.
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a hook.
James scores with a nice strike.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frost tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a counter combo.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost slips a jab from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
James swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frost throws a hook but James blocks it.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James misses with a wild combination.
Frost is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy James.
I think James 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Olaf Frost retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!