|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evair Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Tennis Court. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
30
212 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
|
191 cm
21
254 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evair Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Steamboat into the cage.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Steamboat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steamboat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Steamboat scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steamboat is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos pulls Steamboat in to control the position.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steamboat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steamboat distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steamboat is one step ahead there.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamboat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steamboat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Steamboat's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Steamboat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Santos not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Santos.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steamboat is defended easily by Santos.
Santos connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Steamboat off the cage and back into range.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steamboat to stand back up!
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Steamboat's belly button to the back.
Santos lands a big right hand that sends Steamboat crashing to the mat! Santos stays standing though and waves Steamboat back to his feet!
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!
Santos shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Steamboat takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Santos sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Steamboat bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evair Santos! Evair Santos retains his heavyweight title!
Evair Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
