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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salabim scores with a nice strike.
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salabim missing with a left hand there. Steamboat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salabim.
Salabim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steamboat has time to react.
Salabim walks into a stiff left hand from Steamboat.
Salabim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steamboat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steamboat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sim Salabim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Steamboat.
Steamboat throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salabim throws a body shot but no joy.
Salabim dives in for a single leg takedown but Steamboat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salabim has Steamboat pushed against the cage.
Salabim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steamboat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Salabim.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salabim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat scores with a shot to the side of Salabim's head.
Salabim lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Salabim prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
Salabim lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steamboat.
Salabim digs a right hand into Steamboat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steamboat's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Steamboat fails to land.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
Salabim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim Salabim.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steamboat.
Salabim wants a takedown but no success here.
Steamboat is working Salabim over against the cage.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Salabim.
Salabim misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat tries a body shot but Salabim blocks it.
Salabim dodges an elbow strike from Steamboat.
I was talking to Steamboat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim blocks an elbow strike from Steamboat.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Salabim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salabim.
Steamboat lands a right hand.
Steamboat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salabim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salabim throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Salabim gets through Steamboat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Salabim - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Salabim.
Salabim prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salabim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steamboat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salabim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salabim is working for takedown but Steamboat is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steamboat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sim Salabim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steamboat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steamboat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salabim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steamboat won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steamboat is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Salabim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Salabim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Steamboat can't do much from the bottom here.
Salabim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Salabim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steamboat wants to control but Salabim postures up.
Salabim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim grinds an elbow into Steamboat's temple.
An elbow from Salabim crashes against the mat.
Salabim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steamboat's legs.
Salabim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salabim passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Steamboat!
Steamboat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salabim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salabim content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salabim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Salabim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steamboat's face.
Salabim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steamboat tries to hold on but Salabim pushes him away.
Salabim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Salabim is landing with some decent strikes but Steamboat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salabim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steamboat is rocked!
Salabim tries to control but Steamboat wriggling away.
Oh Steamboat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat gets back to half guard.
Steamboat seems to have got his legs back now.
Salabim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to control Salabim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steamboat avoid being mounted?
Steamboat is refusing to be controlled, as Salabim sits in half guard.
Steamboat wants to improve his position but Salabim is controlling well.
Steamboat is trying is best to control the position here.
Salabim prevents Steamboat from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salabim slips a jab and a cross from Steamboat.
Salabim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim digs a good body shot into Steamboat's ribs.
Salabim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steamboat defends well and Salabim ends up having to push Steamboat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steamboat trying to stall but Salabim improves his position.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat tries a body shot but Salabim blocks it.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Steamboat.
Salabim blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salabim.
Salabim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salabim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Steamboat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salabim.
Salabim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steamboat's legs.
Salabim working away.
Salabim has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steamboat!
Salabim tries to control but Steamboat wriggling away.
Salabim lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salabim controlling from mount.
Steamboat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to control here.
Salabim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salabim is stalling here. Steamboat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salabim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steamboat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salabim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat working away.
Steamboat trying to control the position but Salabim is working away.
You can see the frustration on Salabim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Steamboat.
Steamboat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salabim lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salabim. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salabim doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away.
Salabim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steamboat lands a nice hook to Salabim's body. Salabim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salabim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salabim closes the distance and clinches.
Salabim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steamboat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steamboat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat pushes off an throws an elbow but Salabim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salabim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricky Steamboat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salabim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steamboat has a couple of punches blocked by Salabim.
Steamboat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salabim's elbow.
Steamboat throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steamboat slips under a jab.
Steamboat throws a leg kick but Salabim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steamboat tries to clinch up.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat throws a head kick that Salabim semi-blocks.
Steamboat looks for the body kick but Salabim saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steamboat - that will leave a mark!
Steamboat gets caught napping as Salabim dives in and scores a takedown. Steamboat manages to retain guard.
Steamboat controls Salabim momentarily but Salabim frees himself.
Salabim passes Steamboat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salabim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steamboat trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steamboat's head.
Salabim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steamboat is defending against the submission attempts here by Salabim.
Steamboat is trying to stand up here but Salabim is controlling him well.
Salabim working Steamboat over with strikes.
Salabim trying to pass the guard but Steamboat defending well.
Salabim wants to take a breather but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat taking some punishment here, with Salabim in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steamboat is refusing to be controlled, as Salabim sits in half guard.
Steamboat is trying to control but can't.
Steamboat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salabim is trying to control. Steamboat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salabim trying to mount his opponent but Steamboat defends it.
Steamboat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steamboat swings for the body but Salabim moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salabim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steamboat's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steamboat. Salabim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamboat tries to clinch up but Salabim circles away and keeps his distance.
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salabim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salabim throws a body shot but no joy.
Salabim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steamboat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salabim.
Steamboat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salabim throws a hook but Steamboat blocks it.
Salabim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salabim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steamboat. Steamboat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steamboat is looking to wear down Salabim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steamboat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salabim moves in looking to clinch but Steamboat pushes him off.
Salabim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steamboat throws a body kick that misses.
Salabim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steamboat connects with a body shot.
Steamboat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salabim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salabim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steamboat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steamboat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salabim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steamboat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steamboat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Salabim with a jab.
Steamboat walks into a jab.
Steamboat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salabim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Salabim. Beautiful body shot.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salabim.
Salabim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salabim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steamboat takes one on the button.
Salabim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steamboat throws a lazy head kick
and Salabim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim is just content to waste time from the top position. Steamboat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Salabim throws an elbow that misses. Steamboat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salabim's guard. Nice move by Steamboat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to control the position from guard on top but Salabim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steamboat content to stall in guard here.
Salabim keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
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.
Salabim is pulling down on Steamboat's head. It's preventing any offense from Steamboat, at least for the moment.
Salabim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steamboat stopping the sweep attempt from Salabim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salabim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steamboat defends it easily.
Salabim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steamboat defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Salabim is retaining full guard.
Ricky Steamboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sim Salabim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steamboat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salabim controlling Steamboat's posture.
Steamboat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salabim's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sim Salabim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salabim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sim Salabim!
Sim Salabim is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Sim Salabim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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