PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

frost
vs
Fire

200 cm
22
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, General Fire!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire wants to clinch up but frost keeps it at a distance.
frost takes one on the button.

It looks like Jack frost has been cut.
Fire throws a series of punches but frost avoids them all with ease.
frost shoots in for a double leg but Fire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fire tries to clinch up but frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Fire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fire moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. frost obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fire smiles and moves away.
frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Fire.
Fire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from frost.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
frost shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense.
Fire fails to land with a series of punches.
frost misses with a wild body shot.
frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fire tries to avoid it but frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fire to the ground. Fire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fire misses with the combination.
Fire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Fire looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fire sprawls well. Fire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. frost gets slowly back to his feet.
frost wants to clinch up but Fire keeps it at a distance.
frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire misses with a wild combination.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fire as he avoids it easily.
General Fire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
frost slips a jab and a cross from Fire.
frost looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
Fire tries to bum rush frost with a series of wild strikes but frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
General Fire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two 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.
frost shoots in but Fire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fire stalks frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into frost's face. frost staggers backwards, shaken.
frost throws a leg kick which misses Fire's front leg but catches the back leg as Fire tries to avoid it.
frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
frost tries for a takedown but Fire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
frost dodges the punch combination from Fire.
Fire swats away the attempt to clinch by frost.
A combination from Fire does no damage.
frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fire circles away.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
frost shoots in and drives through. Fire sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fire throws a series of punches but frost moves out of range.
frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fire's waist but Fire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing frost off to one side.
Fire misses with a jab, cross combination.
frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fire's waist but Fire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing frost off to one side.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire misses with a two punch combination.
frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fire fails with an attempt to clinch.
frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
frost tries to clinch but Fire is having none of it.
Fire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from frost is defended easily by Fire.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
frost tries for a takedown but Fire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
frost shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fire moves in looking to clinch but frost pushes him off.
frost dodges the punch combination from Fire.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
frost fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
frost dodges the punch combination from Fire.
frost throws a front kick that sends Fire stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack frost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Fire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fire fails to land with a series of punches.
Fire fails to land with a series of punches.
frost tries for a takedown but Fire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten frost somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
frost shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense.
No luck for frost with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Fire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire is looking to clinch but frost is avoiding it.
frost is looking to clinch but Fire is avoiding it.
frost throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but frost circles away quickly and effectively.
frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
frost misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fire as he avoids it easily.
Fire misses with a few strikes there.
frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fire misses with a double jab.
Fire tries to clinch but frost moves out of range.
Fire leaves frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fire throws a right and a left that both miss.
frost tries to clinch but Fire is having none of it.
Fire leaves frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fire as he avoids it easily.
frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fire.
A nice combination there by Fire.
Fire moves in looking to clinch but frost pushes him off.
Fire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from frost.

Fire closes the distance and clinches.
frost is trying to break the clinch but Fire is controlling him.
frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fire is looking to break free of the clinch but frost has double underhooks.
frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fire's face.
Fire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

frost breaks from the clinch.
frost shoots in and drives through. Fire sprawls well.

That's four 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.
Fire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Fire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
frost connects with a high kick.
frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fire.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire wants to clinch up but frost keeps it at a distance.
frost dives in and grabs Fire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fire pushes down on frost's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Fire misses.
Fire is looking to clinch.
frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fire is fending him off so far but frost persists. Nope, Fire circles away and we're back to standing.
Fire misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack frost's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for frost with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Fire both land. Nice combination.
Fire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
frost dodges the punch combination from Fire.
frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fire tries to avoid it but frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fire to the ground. Fire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire misses with the combination.
frost fails to land the takedown.
Fire misses with a head kick.
frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
frost shoots in for a double leg but Fire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
frost lands a high kick!
Fire misses with the combination.
Fire misses with a two punch combination.
Fire tries to clinch up but frost circles away and keeps his distance.
frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fire is fending him off so far but frost persists. Nope, Fire circles away and we're back to standing.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fire misses with a double jab.
Fire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fire throws a series of punches but frost avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Fire. No joy for frost on that attempt.

Fire closes the distance and pushes frost back into the cage.
frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fire avoids it.

frost pulls guard.
frost has a closed guard, preventing Fire from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
frost trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.

frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of frost is proving hard to escape from.
frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.

frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
General Fire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
General Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fire 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... General Fire!