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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Frondoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frondoso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: remember the name. Dennis Frondoso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Frondoso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frondoso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frondoso somewhat.
Frondoso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Big.
Big misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frondoso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frondoso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frondoso controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frondoso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Big wants to get back to his feet.
Frondoso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big sees it coming and defends easily.
Frondoso looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frondoso prevents Big from standing back up.
Big tries to roll over but Frondoso keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frondoso prevents Big from standing back up.
Frondoso prevents Big from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Frondoso 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frondoso works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frondoso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I looks like Frondoso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Frondoso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Big tries to clinch but Frondoso moves out of range.
Big lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frondoso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frondoso prevents Big from standing back up.
Frondoso is breathing heavily.
Big is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frondoso pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frondoso prevents Big from standing back up.
Frondoso controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Big is trying to stand back up but Frondoso is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Big wants to clinch.
Big stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frondoso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Big fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frondoso. Frondoso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Big does no damage.
Frondoso defending well as Big loads up on a big left hand.
Big throws an overhand right that lands on Frondoso's shoulder, as Frondoso tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Big as he connects with a hook.
Big tries to bum rush Frondoso with a series of wild strikes but Frondoso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonathan Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frondoso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frondoso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big throws a hook but Frondoso avoids it easily.
Big misses the jab.
That's four 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.
Frondoso fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Big scores with a four punch combination!
Big is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frondoso dodges the punch combination from Big.
Jonathan Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big tries to clinch but Frondoso is having none of it.
Big waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frondoso.
Frondoso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Big stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frondoso blocks a jab.
Big scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Big fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Big dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frondoso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frondoso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Big sprawls well. Big wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frondoso gets slowly back to his feet.
Big listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Big throws a right hand that Frondoso ducks under and follows up with a left that Frondoso also avoids with ease.
Big wants to clinch up but Frondoso keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big connects with a jab.
Big lands a jab.
Frondoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looks to land a combination. Frondoso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Big dips to his left and cracks Frondoso with an uppercut!
Frondoso moves forwards but Big connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Big lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big looks to land a right hand but Frondoso moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Big.
Big misses with a few strikes there.
Frondoso closes the distance and clinches up with Big, looking for a takedown. Frondoso pushes Big against the cage but Big circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonathan Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Frondoso.
Big looks to land a combination. Frondoso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frondoso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Big lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Big.
A punch lands to the side of Frondoso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jonathan Big is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frondoso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Big is looking to clinch but Frondoso is avoiding it.
Frondoso walks into a stiff left hand from Big.
Big tries to clinch but Frondoso moves out of range.
Big stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Big fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Big stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big wants it to stay on the feet.
Big misses with an uppercut. Frondoso saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frondoso's head backwards.
Frondoso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Big moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Big swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frondoso.
Jonathan Big is winning the standup battle so far.
Frondoso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frondoso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frondoso takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Big as he connects with a hook.
Big throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Big.
Big throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frondoso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frondoso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frondoso misses with a takedown attempt - Big sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Big throws a series of strikes that have Frondoso backpedaling.
A big left from Big misses.
Big is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Big lands a head shot.
Big throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Big showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Big!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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