PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver Frost (ranked 3647 p4p, 372 weight class) and Rodion Tiguev (ranked 5341 p4p, 494 weight class). Tiguev has chosen Krept & Konan - Don`t Waste My Time as his entrance music. Rodion Tiguev has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Frost
vs
Tiguev

203 cm
19
258 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Bank of noobs

Blue Moon

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carver Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodion Tiguev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with the combination.
Tiguev misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiguev fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Frost coming out on top.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Tiguev moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiguev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Frost looks to land a combination but Tiguev avoids it well.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiguev doesn't seem phased though.
Tiguev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiguev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Tiguev is out of range.
Tiguev lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiguev wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a hook. Tiguev ducked under it nicely.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Frost misses.
An inside leg kick from Frost misses.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiguev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiguev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Tiguev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frost.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Tiguev saw that one coming.
Tiguev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Frost lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.

Tiguev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Tiguev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiguev wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost pushes Tiguev off looking to stand but Tiguev dives back in and keeps control.
Tiguev is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Tiguev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiguev back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Rodion Tiguev has been cut.
Frost tries to bum rush Tiguev with a series of wild strikes but Tiguev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Tiguev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
We've been informed that Tiguev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frost lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev wants to clinch.
Tiguev wants to clinch.
Tiguev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Carver Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries to bum rush Tiguev with a series of wild strikes but Tiguev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiguev in his tracks.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Tiguev ducks down to avoid it.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiguev at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodion Tiguev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tiguev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiguev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tiguev scores with a three punch combo!
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Tiguev with that takedown attempt.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiguev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiguev walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
Tiguev scores with a shot to the body.
Tiguev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiguev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiguev can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Carver Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiguev defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carver Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tiguev drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiguev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carver Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodion Tiguev.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Tiguev is out of range.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Tiguev tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost throws a series of punches but Tiguev moves out of range.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Frost misses.
As Frost backs off Tiguev throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Tiguev moved out of range.
Tiguev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to work over Tiguev's front leg with a kick but Tiguev checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiguev manages to avoid it.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiguev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiguev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Tiguev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost jabs Tiguev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiguev moves away from the strike by Frost.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiguev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tiguev tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiguev is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
Tiguev trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.

Frost uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.

Tiguev moves into the clinch.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tiguev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiguev just manages to avoid it.
Tiguev throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Tiguev is breathing heavily.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Tiguev's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Tiguev.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frost moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiguev moves out of range as Frost strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodion Tiguev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tiguev moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Frost lunges at Tiguev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiguev's hand.
Tiguev is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost throws a body punch but Tiguev moves out of range.
Frost sets himself, and Tiguev steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Tiguev doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Rodion Tiguev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiguev tries to clinch up.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiguev.
Tiguev wants to clinch
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiguev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost lands with a hook. Tiguev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiguev tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Tiguev throws a counter combo.
Tiguev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiguev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiguev.
Frost sets himself, and Tiguev steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Tiguev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frost to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiguev doesn't seem phased though.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiguev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiguev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiguev wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost throws a leg kick but Tiguev checks it.
Frost throws a series of punches but Tiguev avoids them all with ease.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Tiguev ducks down to avoid it.
Frost sizes up Tiguev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Tiguev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiguev moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiguev wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiguev.
Tiguev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks to land a combination but Tiguev avoids it well.
Tiguev tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Tiguev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiguev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiguev checks a leg kick nicely.
Frost misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.
Tiguev tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiguev slips under a jab.
Frost thuds his right hand into Tiguev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiguev slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Tiguev shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiguev was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost motions for Tiguev to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiguev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiguev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Frost.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Tiguev backs away from a small jab... but Frost lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tiguev crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Frost with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carver Frost!
In defeat, Rodion Tiguev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I always come out to fight - wasn`t my night tonight, but that won`t stop me. Thanks to my coaches at Bear's Den, my manager James, the guys from Blue Moon, for making this possible for me. I will come back for sure! '.