PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Tuesday's Gone. Frost has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Frost

189 cm
35
206 lbs
23 - 17 - 2

198 cm
33
226 lbs
29 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

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 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a body kick that misses.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James misses the shot to the body.
Frost counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost slips a jab from James.
James throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost throws a fast counter high kick but James manages to duck under it in time.
James avoids the head kick by Frost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frost avoids the body shot from James.
Frost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a straight left.
Donk. James catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
James throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with a punch to the head.
James thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a hook but James blocks it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James connects with a body shot.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James scores with a body shot.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frost scores with a nice right hand.
James misses with a hook
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James lands with a cross.
James tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves out of range as James strikes.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy James will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

James misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James walks into a left hand.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frost moves out of range as James strikes.
James misses the jab.

James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from James.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James misses with a hook.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses with a body shot.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
James tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from James lands.
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!
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped James's head back.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but James manages to step out the way in time.
Frost is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
James avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a head kick.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frost's head.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
James misses with a hook
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

James feints and as Frost raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Frost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely.
Frost controlling James's posture.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tommy James did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
James misses with a hook.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frost tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost slips a straight right by James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Frost throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frost lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James lands with an overhand left.
James ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Frost has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Frost manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from James misses.
Frost slips a straight right by James.
Frost tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
James connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Frost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James lands with an overhand left.
James misses with a left hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from James.
Frost counters with a body kick.
A big right from Frost misses.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James misses with an uppercut.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Frost misses with a hook
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Frost.
I think James 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy James!
Tommy James retains his light heavyweight title!
Tommy James took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Fury for helping me be strong, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Corwin Anstey for letting me fight here in the CEFC!! Thank you!!'.