PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Tennis Court. Lip Ton has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Steamboat
vs
Ton

180 cm
27
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ton dives in and scores a takedown into Steamboat's guard.

Ton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steamboat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Steamboat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ton escapes and throws Steamboat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steamboat regains half guard.

Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ton pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ton pulls his head out easily.
Ton controlling the action here.

Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to regain half guard here but Ton keeps moving and retains side control.

Ton is trying to get an arm triangle but Steamboat is defending well.
Steamboat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ton taking some punishment here, with Steamboat in his half guard.
Ton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton is doing well to control the position and prevent Steamboat from advancing to side control.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ton's head.
Ton taking some punishment here, with Steamboat in his half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots but Ton is blocking nicely.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ton won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steamboat lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ton is holding on to half guard well.
Ton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steamboat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton has his hands on Steamboat's head, controlling the position.
Steamboat trying to move into half guard but instead Ton has managed to sweep!

Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Steamboat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ton has picked Steamboat up and slammed him! Steamboat can't keep hold of the triangle and Ton manages to pass to side control!
Steamboat is looking to reverse the position.
Ton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Steamboat!
Ton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ton prevents Steamboat from getting the reversal.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lip Ton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steamboat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Ton is keeping the position.
Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steamboat postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
Steamboat stands and throws Ton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steamboat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ton struggling a bit here.
Ton regains half guard.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Ton defends it.
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton is concentrating on defense, preventing Steamboat from advancing position.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ton is pulling down on Steamboat's head to control his posture.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.

Ton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steamboat is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steamboat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steamboat postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
Ton pulls Steamboat in close to his closed guard and prevents Steamboat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton managing to control the position.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Ton is keeping the position.
Ton pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses. Ton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamboat's guard. Nice move by Ton!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steamboat working for a triangle but Ton defends it easily.
Ton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Ton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Steamboat has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ton is looking to defend but Steamboat has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ton! Steamboat pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Steamboat!
Post fight, Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches and my sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)and Worldwide Nutrition (160q)'.