PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 3743 p4p, 2646 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bonzela Franco
vs
Frost

180 cm
29
258
9 - 13 - 0

190 cm
33
235
22 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sakura Style

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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pedro Bonzela Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonzela Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Bonzela Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Bonzela Franco gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.

Frost manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Bonzela Franco breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost circles away easily
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Bonzela Franco tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonzela Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Bonzela Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonzela Franco misses its target.

Bonzela Franco looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Bonzela Franco drives through and ends up in Frost's guard.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost has Bonzela Franco pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonzela Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Bonzela Franco on that attempt.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco is breathing heavily.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frost looks to land a combination. Bonzela Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonzela Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
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!

Bonzela Franco feints and as Frost raises his hands in defense, Bonzela Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonzela Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonzela Franco.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco is defended easily by Frost.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range nicely.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost tries to bum rush Bonzela Franco with a series of wild strikes but Bonzela Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonzela Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Bonzela Franco shoots in.
Bonzela Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco. Bonzela Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a hook but Bonzela Franco blocks it.

Bonzela Franco forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Frost stands there with Bonzela Franco around his waist. Bonzela Franco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Bonzela Franco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.

Bonzela Franco decides to pull guard.

Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonzela Franco, up you get!
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonzela Franco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.

Bonzela Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonzela Franco is in Frost's guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Bonzela Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Bonzela Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonzela Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Frost misses with a wild combination.

Bonzela Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Bonzela Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonzela Franco stops Frost from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonzela Franco stands and steps away. Frost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bonzela Franco needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Bonzela Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Frost kicks Bonzela Franco off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Frost catches Bonzela Franco right on the button with a cross.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost cracks Bonzela Franco with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
As Frost tries to get set, Bonzela Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but Frost manages to avoid the attempt.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonzela Franco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonzela Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Bonzela Franco is controlling him
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.
We've been hearing that Bonzela Franco has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonzela Franco is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frost manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Bonzela Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonzela Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pedro Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonzela Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Frost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bonzela Franco kicks off Frost and gets to his feet.
Bonzela Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonzela Franco tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.

Frost breaks the clinch.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonzela Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.