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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzman Uzmanbekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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189 cm
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202 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uzman Uzmanbekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steamboat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamboat.
Uzmanbekhov shoots in for a double leg but Steamboat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamboat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steamboat wants to clinch up but Uzmanbekhov keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Steamboat does no damage.
Steamboat misses with a double jab.
Uzmanbekhov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzmanbekhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steamboat sprawls well initially but Uzmanbekhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steamboat is trying to stand back up but Uzmanbekhov is controlling him
Uzmanbekhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steamboat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzmanbekhov.
Steamboat is defending against the submission attempts here by Uzmanbekhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to escape.
Uzmanbekhov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steamboat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uzmanbekhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steamboat defends it well.
Steamboat wants to get back to his feet.
Uzmanbekhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamboat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uzmanbekhov is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzmanbekhov.
Steamboat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 wants to clinch up but Uzmanbekhov keeps it at a distance.
Steamboat stuffs the takedown.
Uzmanbekhov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steamboat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Steamboat duly obliges.
Steamboat lands a jab-cross combination.
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamboat scores with a punch to the head.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uzmanbekhov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steamboat's guard now.
Steamboat wants to get back to his feet but Uzmanbekhov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzmanbekhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzmanbekhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzmanbekhov wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is keeping the position.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzmanbekhov is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steamboat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzmanbekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzmanbekhov scores a takedown into full mount!
Steamboat tries to lock up and control but Uzmanbekhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzmanbekhov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Uzmanbekhov has control of Steamboat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steamboat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steamboat is looking to improve his position but Uzmanbekhov isn't that keen on the idea.
Uzmanbekhov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzmanbekhov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steamboat turns into him and now he's in Uzmanbekhov's guard.
Uzmanbekhov working for a triangle but Steamboat defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Uzmanbekhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steamboat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Steamboat duly obliges.
Steamboat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzmanbekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steamboat.
Steamboat darts in trying to clinch
and Uzmanbekhov counters with a single leg into guard. Steamboat didn't expect that.
Uzmanbekhov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzmanbekhov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzmanbekhov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzmanbekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzmanbekhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uzmanbekhov keeping moving, preventing Steamboat from controlling successfully.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steamboat trying to control but Uzmanbekhov is working from the bottom.
Steamboat is looking to stand up but Uzmanbekhov won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uzmanbekhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steamboat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steamboat scores with a three punch combo!
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Uzmanbekhov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steamboat's guard now.
Uzmanbekhov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uzmanbekhov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steamboat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steamboat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steamboat!
Uzmanbekhov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to take a break and control but Uzmanbekhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uzmanbekhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzmanbekhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uzmanbekhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steamboat defends it well.
Uzmanbekhov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzmanbekhov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steamboat tries to kick Uzmanbekhov off but Uzmanbekhov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steamboat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uzmanbekhov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzmanbekhov 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!
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Uzmanbekhov is keeping the position.
Uzmanbekhov working for a triangle but Steamboat defends it easily.
Uzmanbekhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steamboat wants to control from the top but Uzmanbekhov keeps moving.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzman Uzmanbekhov dominated that second round.
That's time! Uzmanbekhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steamboat swinging wilding here.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat lands a jab-cross combination.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Uzmanbekhov counters with a single leg into guard. Steamboat didn't expect that.
Uzmanbekhov prevents Steamboat from getting back to his feet.
Steamboat keeping full guard, as Uzmanbekhov tries to pass.
Uzmanbekhov has gone for a leg lock! Steamboat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Uzmanbekhov's guard.
Uzmanbekhov is looking for a triangle but Steamboat pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat wants to stand but Uzmanbekhov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Uzmanbekhov looking for a guillotine here but Steamboat defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzmanbekhov has his foot on Steamboat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steamboat works his way back into a safe position though.
Steamboat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uzmanbekhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steamboat passes into half guard.
Steamboat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uzmanbekhov!
Steamboat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uzmanbekhov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steamboat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steamboat prevents Uzmanbekhov from getting the reversal.
Uzmanbekhov is squirming around, avoiding Steamboat's attempts to control the action.
Uzmanbekhov gets back to half guard.
Uzmanbekhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steamboat is posturing up here but Uzmanbekhov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steamboat tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steamboat has to tap! Slick submission there by Uzmanbekhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uzman Uzmanbekhov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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