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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler has chosen Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steamboat looks for the body kick but The Impaler saw that one coming.
Steamboat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Impaler throws out the jab.
Steamboat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Impaler throws a right hand that Steamboat ducks under and follows up with a left that Steamboat also avoids with ease.
The Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steamboat.
The Impaler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Impaler blocks a head kick by Steamboat.
The Impaler throws out a counter right but Steamboat avoids it with no problem.
Steamboat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Impaler has managed to clinch.
Steamboat can't find room to land a body shot as The Impaler controls the action.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler takes an elbow to the temple.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Impaler.
The Impaler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steamboat misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat lands an elbow that stopped The Impaler in his tracks for a moment.
Steamboat misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a body punch.
The Impaler avoids the elbow strike from Steamboat, against the cage.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Steamboat controls his hands.
Steamboat struggles to land a body shot inside as The Impaler controls his hands.
The Impaler can't find room to land a body shot as Steamboat controls the action.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses.
Steamboat lands an uppercut.
The Impaler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Impaler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Steamboat.
The Impaler lands a right hand.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Impaler avoids the elbow strike from Steamboat, against the cage.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by The Impaler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler dodges an elbow strike from Steamboat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Impaler prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
The Impaler lands a right hand.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steamboat.
A short left from Steamboat.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Impaler avoids a wild elbow strike from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
Steamboat misses with some punches.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Steamboat throws a punch but it's blocked by The Impaler.
The Impaler can't find room to land a body shot as Steamboat controls the action.
The Impaler digs a right hand underneath Steamboat's ribcage. Steamboat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to stall but The Impaler improves his position.
Steamboat lands with a light punch inside.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from The Impaler.
Steamboat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from The Impaler.
Steamboat throws a punch but it's blocked by The Impaler.
Steamboat misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Steamboat.
The Impaler misses with some punches.
Steamboat cracks The Impaler with a nice body shot.
The Impaler takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steamboat.
Steamboat is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steamboat.
Steamboat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steamboat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Steamboat - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Steamboat controls his hands.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steamboat cracks The Impaler with a nice body shot.
Steamboat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Impaler lands a left hand.
Steamboat lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Impaler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steamboat has a couple of punches blocked by The Impaler.
Steamboat scores with a shoulder strike.
Steamboat stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Steamboat for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from The Impaler.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch but The Impaler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Impaler throws out a powerful jab.
The Impaler thuds his right hand into Steamboat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Steamboat lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steamboat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steamboat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but The Impaler avoids it well.
A big left from Steamboat misses.
The Impaler throws a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler throws a leg kick which misses Steamboat's front leg but catches the back leg as Steamboat tries to avoid it.
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Impaler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steamboat's calf.
The Impaler feints and then cracks Steamboat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steamboat down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Impaler.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steamboat defending well as The Impaler loads up on a big left hand.
The Impaler connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
Steamboat throws a sloppy head kick and The Impaler moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from The Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Impaler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steamboat is out of range.
Steamboat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steamboat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steamboat misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Impaler.
A low kick from The Impaler misses
and Steamboat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steamboat tried to score with a low kick but The Impaler checks it.
Steamboat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Impaler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricky Steamboat is winning the standup battle so far.
The Impaler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steamboat under the eye.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Steamboat checks it.
Steamboat is looking to counter with a shot 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Steamboat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to slow The Impaler down with leg kicks.
Steamboat throws the left hand but The Impaler avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Impaler. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamboat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steamboat throws a front kick that sends The Impaler stumbling back into the cage.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Impaler throws a shot from downtown. Steamboat moves away and avoids it.
Steamboat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steamboat takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Steamboat misses with a leg kick.
The Impaler throws a counter combo.
Steamboat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Impaler lands a jab to Steamboat's midsection.
Steamboat works the jab nicely.
Steamboat tries to clinch up but The Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
The Impaler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steamboat's head backwards.
The Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
As The Impaler backs away, Steamboat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Impaler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat motions for The Impaler to come forward. Steamboat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat cracks The Impaler with a good jab.
The Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Steamboat ducks down to avoid it.
Steamboat seems to have got his legs back now.
The Impaler darts in and clinches Steamboat up against the cage.
The Impaler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Impaler lands with a light punch inside.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
The Impaler prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
The Impaler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Impaler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steamboat.
The Impaler tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steamboat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steamboat just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Impaler's brow.
Steamboat gets through The Impaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler misses with a body punch.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler lands a nice uppercut.
The Impaler misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath The Impaler's ribcage. The Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Impaler scores with a shoulder strike.
The Impaler blocks the elbow strike.
Steamboat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad The Impaler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Impaler 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.
The Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steamboat.
Steamboat connects with a leg kick. The Impaler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steamboat jabs The Impaler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steamboat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Impaler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steamboat.
The Impaler misses with an uppercut.
The Impaler checks a leg kick.
The Impaler cracks a nice hook into Steamboat's ribs.
Steamboat lands a leg kick that knocks The Impaler off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Impaler slips a straight right by Steamboat.
The Impaler scores with a leg kick.
The Impaler staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Impaler.
A quick step to the side and Steamboat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Impaler. The Impaler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Impaler. The Impaler obviously looking to wear him down.
The Impaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat lands a head kick. The Impaler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from The Impaler misses.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Impaler. The Impaler obviously looking to wear him down.
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steamboat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
The Impaler tries to move into range but Steamboat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Impaler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat throws a leg kick
and The Impaler counters with a nice uppercut.
Steamboat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamboat backing away here, and The Impaler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat throws a body punch but The Impaler moves out of range.
Steamboat misses with a low kick.
The Impaler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steamboat tries to counter by clinching up but The Impaler breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Steamboat misses.
The Impaler lands with a hook. Steamboat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Impaler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Impaler won't allow Steamboat to sweep him here.
Steamboat is controlling The Impaler's posture.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Impaler is controlling him.
The Impaler 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steamboat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Impaler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steamboat trying to keep a closed guard but The Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Impaler postures up in Steamboat's guard and throws a big left but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steamboat trying to keep a closed guard but The Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steamboat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steamboat lands a two punch combo.
The Impaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steamboat.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Impaler.
Steamboat lands a head shot.
The Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steamboat.
The Impaler connects with a solid leg kick.
Steamboat misses with a wild body shot.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Impaler.
An inside leg kick lands from Steamboat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Steamboat misses.
As Steamboat backs off The Impaler throws a huge counter combo but Steamboat manages to avoid it all.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by The Impaler.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Steamboat.
I think Steamboat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Steamboat made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Vlad The Impaler was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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