PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 178 p4p, 368 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 23 p4p, 49 weight class). 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?

Frost
vs
Montana

170 cm
26
160
8 - 3 - 0

181 cm
26
155
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frost gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.

Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Montana wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Montana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frost puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Montana wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Frost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Montana wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Montana trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montana wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Montana pulls Frost into guard.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Montana 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.
Montana pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montana looks to clinch

and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Montana didn't expect that.
Montana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.

Frost pulls Montana in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Montana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montana darts in trying to clinch

and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana!
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it.
The referee asks Frost politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frost prefers to stall for the moment though.
Montana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to take Montana's back here but Montana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana can't escape the position.
Montana tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Montana is trying to escape the mount.
Montana tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost prevents Montana from getting the reversal.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Frost wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana working to try and regain half guard.

Frost looking for a guillotine from mount but Montana is having none of it.
Montana regains half guard.
Frost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping control of the position.
Montana trying to control here.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montana wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Well, if Frost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montana is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montana avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montana is looking to clinch.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Frost shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frost was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost controls the position.
Montana tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Montana tries to clinch

and Frost counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Montana wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Montana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frost controlling the action here.
Montana is looking to improve his position.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Montana is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montana is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montana throws a big elbow that misses.
Montana passes into half guard.

Montana is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montana to get the leverage.
Frost trying to control but Montana postures up.
Still in half guard, Montana seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost is working hard here to advance position.

Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montana wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it.
Frost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Montana is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montana to get the leverage.
Frost is not content to let Montana control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montana misses with a left hand

and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.

Montana passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frost's thigh. Frost counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Montana trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eric Frost did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Montana closes the distance but Frost moves to the side

and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montana's guard.
Frost postures up.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Montana has control of Frost's left arm, preventing Frost from doing any damage.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montana tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Montana is quick to defend against it.
Montana wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Montana tries to clinch

and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montana won't be happy with that.
Montana struggling a bit here.
Frost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
What's Montana going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost working away.
Montana is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Montana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frost off and has taken his back!

Frost defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frost trying to control the hands but Montana breaks the grip.
Montana struggling to keep hold of the position.

Frost is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Montana gets his way!
Montana gets his hands free as Frost looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Montana looking for the choke but no joy.
Montana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Montana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost had his way with Ryan Montana in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Frost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryan Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Frost postures up.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Montana is trying to keep Frost in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Montana tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Montana is trying to keep Frost in close.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Montana wants to control the position but Frost says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Montana is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Montana is quick to defend against it.

Frost gets a takedown into half guard.

Frost is looking for a kimura but Montana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage.
Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Montana is defending well.
Montana works his way to full guard. Good work.

Montana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frost stacks Montana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Frost!

Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Montana is defending well.
Montana is trying to escape the position but Frost is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montana misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Frost!
Eric Frost retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Eric Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.