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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rawjon Rondough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ricky's entrance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, 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 Hilo, Rawjon Rondough!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat pushes Rondough up against the cage in a clinch.
Steamboat has Rondough pressed against the cage.
Rondough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Rondough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steamboat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
Steamboat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rondough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steamboat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rondough is trying to control but can't.
Rondough is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steamboat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Steamboat is thwarting Rondough's attempts to control the position.
Steamboat tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rondough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondough wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Steamboat decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Steamboat has closed the distance and engaged Rondough in a clinch.
Steamboat prevents Rondough from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steamboat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rondough can't get the takedown.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawjon Rondough.
Rondough is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steamboat breaks the clinch.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rondough can't escape the position.
Steamboat is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Steamboat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rondough can't get the takedown.
Rondough looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Rondough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Steamboat.
Steamboat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steamboat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steamboat tries to get out of the position.
Steamboat wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steamboat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rondough quickly recovers to half guard.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Rondough trying to control but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat stands up out of the half guard.
Steamboat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rondough's half guard.
Rondough has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steamboat is working away from the top position though.
Rondough is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steamboat is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat prevents Rondough from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat tries to stand and escape but Rondough is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rondough to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rondough enables Steamboat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rondough manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rondough wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rondough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steamboat circles away quickly and effectively.
Rondough misses the jab.
Rondough tries for a takedown but Steamboat circles away easily
so Steamboat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rondough is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Steamboat stopping the sweep attempt from Rondough.
Rondough controls Steamboat momentarily but Steamboat frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard.
Rondough is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steamboat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steamboat has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rondough is on top in guard.
Steamboat keeping full guard, as Rondough tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat has a closed guard, preventing Rondough from standing up.
Rondough thows a big elbow that misses.
Rondough throws a big right hand that misses.
Rondough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rondough postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steamboat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rondough, into his guard.
Rondough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rondough on the ground.
Rondough stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steamboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rondough wants to stand and escape but instead Steamboat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rondough lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steamboat!
Rondough moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steamboat has worked his arm free - good work by Steamboat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondough throws a strike aimed at the side of Steamboat's head but Steamboat avoids it well.
Rondough misses with the ground and pound.
Rondough creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steamboat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Rondough are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rondough goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steamboat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rondough's guard! Nice work there by Steamboat!
Rondough wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rondough shoots in but no luck this time.
Rondough doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steamboat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steamboat.
Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rondough is proving hard to escape from.
Rondough is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Steamboat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steamboat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rondough is proving hard to escape from.
Rondough controls Steamboat momentarily but Steamboat frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rawjon Rondough.
Rondough with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamboat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steamboat.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawjon Rondough.
Rondough is trying to control the position but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rondough is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steamboat is looking to stand up but Rondough won't let him.
Steamboat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondough controls Steamboat momentarily but Steamboat frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rawjon Rondough wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rondough shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steamboat as he jumps to the side.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Rondough sprawls well.
Steamboat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rondough can do to turn this around?
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rondough is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Rondough circles away and we're back to standing.
Rondough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rondough tries for a takedown but Steamboat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steamboat but Steamboat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rondough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a body kick.
Rondough misses with a takedown attempt
and Steamboat counters with a single leg into guard. Rondough didn't expect that.
Steamboat wanted to stand there but Rondough had control of the position.
Rondough 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.
Rondough is working an open guard so Steamboat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches.
Steamboat pulls guard successfully.
Steamboat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rondough looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat is looking to stand up but Rondough isn't so interested in that idea.
Ricky Steamboat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rondough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rondough with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawjon Rondough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rondough drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rondough jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steamboat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steamboat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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