PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ling Tong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jony Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bonobo - Black Sands. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tong
vs
Mann

187 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Modern Wear Apparel

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ling Tong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jony Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann tries to move into range but Tong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tong throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
And Mann tries to counter it with a takedown but Tong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Mann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tong to the mat! Tong manages to get full guard.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann cracks Tong with a solid left hand.
Mann distracts Tong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mann trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Tong has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tong looking for a guillotine here but Mann defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann works over Tong with some ground and pound from guard.

Tong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Tong has wrist control.

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

Mann scores with a takedown into Tong's guard.

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann distracts Tong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mann is working Tong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mann trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Tong keeps moving.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Tong keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.

Tong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann cracks Tong with a solid left hand.

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.

Tong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.

Tong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tong.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann working the ground and pound from side control.
Mann wants to control but Tong is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jony Mann dominated that round.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Mann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mann lands a nice short elbow.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tong actively working from the bottom here.

Mann is working for a kimura but Tong is defending it quite comfortably.
Mann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mann is trying to work for a kimura but Tong is defending well.
Tong is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tong has hold of Mann's hands but Mann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mann is trying for a kimura here. Tong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mann wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jony Mann!