PBP Commentary

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

Ton
vs
Lancing

225 cm
28
299 lbs
5 - 20 - 2

193 cm
32
290 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 20 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ton shoots in for a takedown but Lancing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ton clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancing has Ton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lancing has had enough of the clinch but Ton keeps him there for the moment.
Lancing tries to work over Ton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lancing tries to break free but Ton pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ton.
Lancing wants a takedown.
Ton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancing is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Ton as the two fighters clinch.
Ton goes for a takedown attempt but Lancing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aaron Lancing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton digs a good hook to Lancing's body.

Ton pushes Lancing up against the cage in a clinch.
Ton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ton is trying to pull guard but Lancing has him pressed against the cage.

Ton decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancing stops Ton from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancing.
Ton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancing is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Average Joes inform me that Lancing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancing postures up.
Ton wants to get back to his feet but Lancing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ton wants to get back to his feet but Lancing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lancing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton looking to control.
Ton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancing.
Ton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lancing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancing preventing the sweep.
Lancing is pushing down on Ton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ton is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ton missing with punches from the bottom.
Ton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancing is working away from the top position though.

Lancing decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lancing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ton.
Lancing has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancing as he avoids it easily.
Lancing has a takedown stuffed.
Ton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancing tries to avoid it but Ton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancing to the ground. Lancing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lancing. No joy for Ton on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ton is defended easily by Lancing.
Ton fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancing pinned against the cage. Lancing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lancing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ton can't do much from the bottom here.
Ton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Ton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancing throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lancing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Lancing swings around for an armbar but Ton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lancing's guard.
Ton 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.

Anton Ton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ton is trying to break the clinch but Lancing has him pressed against the cage.
Ton tries to pull guard but Lancing holds him up against the cage and eventually Ton drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton is trying to break the clinch but Lancing is controlling him.
Ton is trying to pull guard but Lancing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lancing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lancing avoids it.
Ton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lancing wants to get back to striking at distance but Ton won't allow it.

Ton pulls guard successfully.
Aaron Lancing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ton controls Lancing momentarily but Lancing frees himself.
Ton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton looking to control.
Lancing stands up over Ton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lancing defends well.
Lancing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancing landing with the ground and pound.
Lancing lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ton's head.
Lancing postures up.
Ton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lancing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Lancing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lancing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ton struggling a bit here.
Lancing connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ton some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lancing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Lancing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anton Ton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancing does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ton throws a head kick that misses.
Ton shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ton clinches with his opponent.
Ton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancing pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ton pinned against the cage. Ton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ton scores with a hook to the body. Lancing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancing sprawls well. He's pushed Ton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lancing throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ton counters by moving into the clinch.
Ton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancing to keep the fight standing.
Ton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancing to keep the fight standing.
Ton prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancing is trying to force a seperation but Ton has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Ton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ton tries to circle away but Lancing has him pinned against the cage.
Ton is pushing Lancing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ton is trying to pull guard but Lancing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ton.
Ton is looking for a takedown.
Ton tries to pull guard but Lancing forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lancing breaks the clinch.
Ton tries to clinch there but Lancing circles away.

Lancing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancing passes Ton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lancing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancing not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Lancing is working for a kimura but Ton is defending it quite comfortably.
Lancing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ton keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing stops Ton from getting back to his feet.
Ton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancing on the ground.
Lancing trying to control from half guard but Ton is working away.
Lancing works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lancing lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lancing stands up and beckons Ton to his feet.
Ton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancing stuffs the takedown.
Lancing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancing avoids the head kick by Ton.
Lancing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ton scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancing should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancing is looking to clinch but Ton is avoiding it.
Lancing keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lancing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancing 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lancing!