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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rybakov (ranked 24296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Steinkamp (ranked 8354 p4p, 573 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rybakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Steinkamp!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinkamp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rybakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steinkamp prevents Rybakov from escaping the position.
Steinkamp is looking to take a break and control but Rybakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steinkamp wants to stand but Rybakov has his arm trapped.
Rybakov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steinkamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rybakov keeps working.
Rybakov is pushing Steinkamp's head away, looking to escape. Steinkamp manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinkamp trying to control the position but Rybakov is working away.
Rybakov is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybakov is pushing Steinkamp's head away, looking to escape. Steinkamp manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rybakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Rybakov steps away.
Rybakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinkamp circles away.
Igor Rybakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinkamp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rybakov's half guard.
Rybakov pushes Steinkamp off looking to stand but Steinkamp dives back in and keeps control.
Rybakov 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.
Steinkamp trying to control the action but Rybakov is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Steinkamp seems content to control.
Rybakov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinkamp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rybakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rybakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rybakov avoids the head kick by Steinkamp.
Rybakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinkamp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet but Steinkamp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rybakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinkamp won't allow Rybakov to get back to his feet.
Rybakov kicks Steinkamp off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinkamp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rybakov is trying to defend but Steinkamp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steinkamp looks winded!
Rybakov is trying to stand up here but Steinkamp is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov kicks off Steinkamp and gets to his feet.
Rybakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinkamp feints the counter takedown.
Steinkamp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rybakov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steinkamp stuffs the takedown.
Steinkamp closes the distance and clinches.
Rybakov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steinkamp prevents it.
Steinkamp gets control of Rybakov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steinkamp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steinkamp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rybakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steinkamp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rybakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steinkamp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rybakov has Steinkamp in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinkamp trying to control but Rybakov is working from the bottom.
Rybakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rybakov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rybakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rybakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rybakov shoots in but no luck this time.
Steinkamp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rybakov throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Steinkamp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steinkamp clinches up against the cage.
Rybakov wants the takedown. Steinkamp is fighting it off but Rybakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steinkamp's guard against the cage.
Steinkamp keeping moving, preventing Rybakov from controlling successfully.
Steinkamp is looking for a triangle but Rybakov pushes his legs off easily.
Steinkamp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rybakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steinkamp dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinkamp working some strikes from top position.
Steinkamp prevents Rybakov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rybakov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinkamp avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinkamp gets a clinch.
Steinkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinkamp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rybakov to the mat! Rybakov manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rybakov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Steinkamp trying to land knees to the body.
Steinkamp tightens his grip and picks Rybakov up, before dumping him to the ground. Rybakov manages to land in guard.
Steinkamp is breathing heavily.
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!
Steinkamp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Igor Rybakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steinkamp trying to control but Rybakov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov wants to stand up but Steinkamp is controlling him.
Rybakov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Steinkamp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Steinkamp breaks the clinch.
Rybakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steinkamp defends well and Rybakov ends up having to push Steinkamp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rybakov misses with a takedown
so Steinkamp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rybakov has his feet on Steinkamp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rybakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Steinkamp. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steinkamp counters with a shoot takedown. Rybakov fights it but they end up in guard.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet but Steinkamp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steinkamp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinkamp stops Rybakov from standing up.
Rybakov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steinkamp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rybakov darts in looking for a takedown but Steinkamp gets double underhooks and turns Rybakov into the cage.
Rybakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinkamp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rybakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steinkamp swivels and escapes.
Steinkamp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rybakov gets caught flat footed, as Steinkamp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet but Steinkamp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steinkamp wants to control from the top but Rybakov keeps moving.
Rybakov wriggles free and stands up.
Steinkamp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rybakov.
Steinkamp feints the counter takedown.
Steinkamp shoots in looking for a takedown. Rybakov tries to sprawl out of it but Steinkamp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rybakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rybakov tries to counter with a takedown but Steinkamp is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Steinkamp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rybakov thuds his right hand into Steinkamp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rybakov shoots in for a takedown but Steinkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinkamp misses with a series of wild punches.
Rybakov is looking to clinch but Steinkamp is avoiding it.
Rybakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinkamp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rybakov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steinkamp is in Rybakov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinkamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Rybakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rybakov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rybakov shoots in but Steinkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rybakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinkamp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steinkamp looks for the body kick but Rybakov saw that one coming.
Steinkamp clinches up with Rybakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Steinkamp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rybakov's elbow.
Steinkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinkamp misses with a wild combination.
Steinkamp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rybakov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov has his takedown stuffed
so Steinkamp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steinkamp content to stall in guard here.
Rybakov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steinkamp has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steinkamp stuffs the takedown attempt from Rybakov. Rybakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Steinkamp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rybakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rybakov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov throws Steinkamp to one side and escapes!
Rybakov tries for a takedown but Steinkamp circles away easily
and Steinkamp counters by clinching up.
Steinkamp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steinkamp drags the fight down to the ground.
Rybakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rybakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinkamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rybakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rybakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rybakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinkamp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rybakov throwing strikes from guard but Steinkamp blocks nicely.
Steinkamp looking to control.
Rybakov wants to control from the top but Steinkamp keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rybakov lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Steinkamp.
I've got Steinkamp 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Steinkamp!
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energy
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RATING
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