PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iker Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iker Frost could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tre Cruz's chin.

Frost
vs
Cruz

199 cm
18
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
286 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iker Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tre Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Iker Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a double jab.
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.

Frost tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the ropes.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frost's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
Cruz stalls.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cruz effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz has Frost pressed against the ropes, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cruz wanted to stand there but Frost had control of the position.
Cruz preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Frost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.

Frost keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Frost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Frost advances position into side control!
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Frost is controlling him
Frost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz.
Cruz is in a horrible position here. Frost smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Frost has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Frost working for the choke.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is trying to stand back up.
Cruz tries to roll but Frost sticks to his back.
Frost trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Frost is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the action but Frost just sinks the hooks in.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Frost keeps control of the position.
Frost avoiding Cruz 's attempts to control his hands.

Cruz wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Frost drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Cruz 's chin! Cruz is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iker Frost!