PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trente SetentaB (ranked 2068 p4p, 2468 weight class) and Pierre Frossard (ranked 295 p4p, 344 weight class). This should be fireworks!

SetentaB
vs
Frossard

185 cm
21
190
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
190
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trente SetentaB!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Frossard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SetentaB fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frossard! But no joy.
SetentaB shoots for a takedown but Frossard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frossard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SetentaB was well out of range. Poor timing from Frossard.
Frossard lands a nice looking body shot.
Frossard works SetentaB's body with a nice hook.
Frossard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SetentaB.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trente SetentaB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frossard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frossard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of SetentaB's head.
SetentaB has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SetentaB shoots in for a double leg but Frossard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SetentaB fails with a takedown attempt.
Frossard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SetentaB shoots for a double leg takedown but Frossard sprawls well. He's pushed SetentaB's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
SetentaB keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frossard tests SetentaB's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frossard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frossard thows a left - swing and a miss!
SetentaB avoids the body shot from Frossard.
SetentaB feinted with a counter takedown.
SetentaB with a lazy takedown attempt
and SetentaB takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Trente SetentaB has been cut.
Pierre Frossard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frossard.
SetentaB steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frossard.

Frossard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frossard throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frossard.
A short uppercut from Frossard.
SetentaB is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frossard is defending well.
Frossard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frossard.
SetentaB blocking some punches.
Frossard misses with a hook from the clinch.
SetentaB tries for a takedown but Frossard manages to get underhooks.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SetentaB prevents a body shot from Frossard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SetentaB prevents a body shot from Frossard.
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SetentaB blocks an uppercut.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
Frossard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. SetentaB seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frossard can turn it around.
Frossard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frossard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
SetentaB blocks an uppercut.
SetentaB has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frossard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SetentaB tries to score a body lock takedown but Frossard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard prevents a takedown attempt there.
SetentaB can't get the takedown.
Frossard throws a head punch that misses.
Frossard works on SetentaB's body with a couple of short punches.
Frossard lands a left hand that snaps the head of SetentaB backwards.
Frossard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard prevents the takedown attempt.
Frossard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frossard lands a right hand that snaps the head of SetentaB backwards.
Frossard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frossard misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Frossard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Frossard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by SetentaB.
SetentaB attempts a counter takedown but Frossard avoids it well and moves away.
SetentaB keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierre Frossard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Frossard. Beautiful body shot.

SetentaB feints and as Frossard raises his hands in defense, SetentaB changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
SetentaB trying to control the position from guard on top but Frossard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SetentaB looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SetentaB looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SetentaB sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frossard's guard.
Frossard won't allow SetentaB to pass to mount.
Frossard is trying to control but can't.
SetentaB wants to free his trapped foot but Frossard is holding on for dear life with his legs.

SetentaB is looking for a kimura here.
SetentaB wants to pass to mount but Frossard is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

SetentaB looking for a submission but Frossard manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
SetentaB trying to control but Frossard is working from the bottom.
SetentaB tries to free his leg and advance position but Frossard is retaining full guard.
SetentaB is working hard here to advance position.
SetentaB trying to control but Frossard is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB shoots in for a takedown but Frossard shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Frossard misses.
SetentaB keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frossard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frossard throws a body punch but SetentaB moves out of range.
A cross from Frossard lands.
Frossard looks to land a left hand but SetentaB moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Frossard misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Frossard. No joy for SetentaB on that attempt.
Frossard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
SetentaB goes for a double leg but Frossard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frossard continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trente SetentaB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frossard gets underhooks to prevent SetentaB's takedown attempt.

SetentaB has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frossard is trying to keep an underhook but SetentaB manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB works his way into full mount!
Frossard regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SetentaB looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

SetentaB is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SetentaB not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trente SetentaB will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
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.

SetentaB avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
SetentaB moves out of range as Frossard strikes.
SetentaB staying out of range there.
SetentaB attempts a counter takedown but Frossard avoids it well and moves away.
SetentaB on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frossard misses with a straight right.
Frossard misses with a hook. SetentaB ducked under it nicely.
Frossard connects with a nice looking jab.

SetentaB shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frossard is trying to defend but SetentaB finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trente SetentaB overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frossard won't allow SetentaB to pass to mount.
Frossard trying to hold on to SetentaB's head to control him but SetentaB postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SetentaB stalling away here and it's allowed Frossard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
SetentaB looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frossard holds on and takes a little breather.
SetentaB tries to free his leg and advance position but Frossard is retaining full guard.
SetentaB trying to control but Frossard is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frossard pulls SetentaB in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
SetentaB uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frossard.
Frossard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SetentaB tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frossard defends well and SetentaB ends up having to push Frossard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frossard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard has a couple of punches blocked by SetentaB.
Frossard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard misses with a hook to the ribs.
SetentaB has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frossard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frossard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frossard misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SetentaB has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frossard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trente SetentaB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SetentaB goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frossard prevents it.
Frossard throws a head punch that misses.
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frossard struggles to land a body shot inside as SetentaB controls his hands.
Frossard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SetentaB's elbow.
Frossard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre Frossard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SetentaB blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SetentaB prevents a body shot from Frossard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SetentaB.
SetentaB has Frossard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frossard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frossard.
Frossard throws a head punch that misses.
SetentaB blocks an uppercut.
Frossard working aggressively here.
Frossard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SetentaB can't get the takedown.
SetentaB has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frossard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frossard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Frossard really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
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.

SetentaB takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frossard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SetentaB.
Frossard stuffs the takedown.
SetentaB looks for a takedown but Frossard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trente SetentaB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SetentaB shoots for a takedown but Frossard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SetentaB blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SetentaB slips a jab and a cross from Frossard.

SetentaB gets tackled into the cage by Frossard. Frossard maintains the clinch.
Frossard working aggressively here.
Frossard prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Frossard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SetentaB blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frossard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of SetentaBs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frossard.
SetentaB is working for takedown but Frossard is calmly controlling the position for now.
SetentaB has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frossard after a bit of a struggle.
Frossard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SetentaB backwards.
Frossard scores with a shot to the side of SetentaB's head.
A shot in the inside from Frossard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Frossard.
SetentaB wants a takedown but no success here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
SetentaB can't get the takedown.
Frossard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frossard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SetentaB backwards.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by SetentaB.
Frossard throws a head punch that misses.
Frossard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
SetentaB goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frossard prevents it.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Frossard - that landed with a thud.
Frossard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SetentaB.
Frossard cracks SetentaB with a nice body shot.
SetentaB changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frossard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frossard throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard cracks SetentaB with a right hand to the side of the head.

SetentaB is rocked!
Frossard swings for the body but SetentaB moves out of range.
Frossard doesn't manage to clinch there - SetentaB circles away.
Frossard throws an ugly left hook that misses

and SetentaB counters with a shoot takedown. Frossard fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SetentaB trying to control the position from guard on top but Frossard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

SetentaB drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frossard dives on top into guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SetentaB looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frossard is one step ahead there.
Frossard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Frossard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Trente SetentaB's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

SetentaB circles away from the clinch attempt.
SetentaB appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Frossard catches SetentaB right on the button with a cross.
Frossard lands a leg kick that knocks SetentaB off balance momentarily.

SetentaB bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frossard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frossard is positioning himself well to prevent SetentaB advancing to mount.
Frossard trying to hold on to SetentaB's head to control him but SetentaB postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SetentaB is keen to just control but Frossard is a slippery customer.
SetentaB frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SetentaB swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frossard is now in SetentaB's guard. A big mistake from SetentaB there, giving up the dominant position!
SetentaB keeping moving, preventing Frossard from controlling successfully.
SetentaB keeping full guard, as Frossard tries to pass.

SetentaB is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frossard 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.
Pierre Frossard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frossard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SetentaB looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frossard trying to control but SetentaB is working from the bottom.

SetentaB has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frossard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

SetentaB looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frossard passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Frossard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
SetentaB tries to get to full guard but Frossard has control of the leg.
Frossard controlling the action here.
Trente SetentaB has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
SetentaB displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frossard throws out the jab.
Frossard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SetentaB is defended easily by Frossard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frossard cracks SetentaB with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Frossard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frossard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Frossard!
Pierre Frossard is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pierre Frossard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.