PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 476 p4p, 69 weight class) and Tobin Frost (ranked 1844 p4p, 232 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
Frost

185 cm
29
224 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

190 cm
43
215 lbs
20 - 9 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tobin Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a head kick that misses.

Frost drives through and clinches with Power against the ropes.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.

Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a head shot.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
As Power backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.

Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
A jab from Frost misses.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Nice body punch from Power.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Frost looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.

Frost breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Frost saw it coming and moves away.
Power misses the jab.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.

Frost moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Frost is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Power.
Power tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.

Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Power misses.

Frost rushes Power and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.

Frost breaks from the clinch.

Power clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Frost breaks from the clinch.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frost tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frost slips a jab from Power.

Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Power avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the ropes.
Power lands a right hand.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Frost can't break the clinch.
Power prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working aggressively here.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Frost saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Power tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.

Power lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Frost is rocked!

Power rushes Frost and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power working aggressively here.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Power lands a body shot.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Frost blocks a head kick by Power.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tobin Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power checks a low kick from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Tobin Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Power lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?

Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Frost working hard to break the clinch.
Power lands an uppercut.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to break free.

Frost manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Power.

Frost closes the distance and pushes Power back into the ropes.
Frost tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Nice body punch from Power.
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power is working Frost over against the ropes.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Power.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power has Frost pressed against the ropes, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power lands a big right hand that drops Frost! The killer instinct kicks in and Power finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geordie Power!
Geordie Power retains his light heavyweight title!
Geordie Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.