PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vince Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes into the arena with Sirus blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Steamboat
vs
Disisto

187 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, vince Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steamboat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Disisto.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat throws out a loose jab but Disisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disisto fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Disisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steamboat doesn't seem phased though.
Disisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
Disisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Steamboat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Disisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!

Steamboat moves into range and clinches up with Disisto.

Steamboat breaks the clinch.
Disisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Steamboat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Disisto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steamboat throws and elbow that misses. Disisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamboat's guard. Nice move by Disisto!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat 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.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steamboat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Disisto!
Disisto wants to control but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Disisto tries to hold on but Steamboat postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steamboat dominating with strikes here.
Disisto wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Disisto can't escape the position.
Steamboat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Disisto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Disisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steamboat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steamboat punching from mount but Disisto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Disisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steamboat scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat with good strikes from the mount here!
Steamboat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steamboat throwing strikes here but Disisto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steamboat looking to finish with strikes here!
Steamboat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Disisto blocking the ground and pound.
Steamboat with good strikes from the mount here!
Disisto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steamboat. What's that going to do exactly?
Disisto is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat won't let Disisto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Disisto because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Disisto is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Disisto hang on?
Steamboat looking to ground and pound but Disisto is blocking nicely.
Steamboat avoids the attempt from Disisto to control.
Disisto working to try and regain half guard.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Disisto's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disisto taking shots to the head.
Steamboat lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steamboat throws a predictable looking body shot

and Disisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Steamboat has one foot on Disisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Disisto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disisto dips to his left and cracks Steamboat with an uppercut!
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Disisto tries to clinch up.
Disisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Steamboat sprawls well. He's pushed Disisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steamboat checks a low kick from Disisto.
Disisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steamboat tries to avoid it but Disisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steamboat to the ground. Steamboat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Disisto defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disisto on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto takes one on the button.
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Disisto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but Disisto avoids it well.
Disisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
Disisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat doesn't manage to clinch there - Disisto circles away.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Disisto.
Steamboat moves in looking to clinch but Disisto pushes him off.
Steamboat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamboat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Steamboat rushes Disisto and presses him up against the cage.

Steamboat drags the fight down to the ground.
Steamboat trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steamboat is striking from the bottom but Disisto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Disisto trying to control the pace.
Disisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Steamboat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Disisto is looking to advance position but Steamboat won't allow it.
Steamboat missing with punches from the bottom.
Disisto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steamboat.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steamboat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Disisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Disisto darts in and clinches Steamboat up against the cage.
Disisto is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling him.
Disisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steamboat.

Steamboat tightens his grip and picks Disisto up, before dumping him to the ground. Disisto manages to land in guard.

Disisto pushes Steamboat off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Steamboat misses.

Disisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Disisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Steamboat punching from the bottom - just letting Disisto know he's still in a fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat 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.
Steamboat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Disisto 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.
Steamboat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Disisto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt

so Disisto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steamboat 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Steamboat has his feet on Disisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Steamboat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vince Disisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Steamboat misses with a double jab

and Disisto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steamboat's guard now.

Steamboat is working an open guard so Disisto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Disisto is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Disisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Disisto looks to clinch
and Steamboat counters with a stiff right hand.
Disisto throws a head kick but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Disisto shoots in and drives through. Steamboat sprawls well.
Steamboat misses with a double jab
and Disisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat swinging wilding here.
Disisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Disisto fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Disisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Disisto misses.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat shoots and misses

and Disisto counters with a takedown into side control.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Disisto trying to control the action but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Steamboat sneaks back into half guard.
Disisto working Steamboat over with strikes.
Steamboat missing with punches from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Disisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Disisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Disisto takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Steamboat trying to strike off his back.
Disisto wants to get up but he can't break Steamboat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Disisto wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
Steamboat looking for a sweep. Not yet Steamboat, not yet.
Steamboat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steamboat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disisto.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
A combination from Steamboat does no damage.
Steamboat lands a glancing blow to the side of Disisto's head.

Disisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steamboat did well to prevent Disisto getting side control.
Disisto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Steamboat tries to roll over but Disisto keeps him under control.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
Steamboat punching from the bottom.
Disisto moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Disisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
vince Disisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disisto 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vince Disisto!