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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 3763 p4p, 24993 weight class) and Khumbo Khumbo Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagal's entrance music is Route 23. A fine choice. 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.
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190 cm 50 286 36 - 40 - 0 |
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192 cm 22 265 5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Basic striking Granite chin |
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Good takedowns Brawler Knockout power |
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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 36 - 40 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Khumbo Khumbo Iii! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seagal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khumbo Khumbo Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Khumbo Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khumbo Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Seagal appears to be looking for a big counter. Khumbo Iii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Khumbo Iii tests Seagal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut. Horrible takedown attempt by Khumbo Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Seagal, which made it look bad.
Khumbo Iii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Seagal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khumbo Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khumbo Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Seagal wants to stand and escape but Khumbo Iii is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khumbo Iii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seagal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seagal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seagal!
Khumbo Iii seems a little lost for a moment, as Seagal dominates the positioning.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Khumbo Iii is trying to buck Seagal off. Khumbo Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Seagal keeps moving and retains side control. Seagal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khumbo Iii keeps working. Khumbo Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Khumbo Iii passes to side control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Seagal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Khumbo Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Seagal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khumbo Iii has just dragged him back down to the mat. Khumbo Iii advances to mount. Khumbo Iii wants to stand but Seagal is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Khumbo Iii extends the arm and Seagal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khumbo Khumbo Iii!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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