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Event: OFC: Blood Night LI     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Kincaid thumps Steamboat with a low kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steamboat. #ES#
Kincaid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid feints and then cracks Steamboat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steamboat down.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Kincaid counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kincaid as he jumps to the side.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reuben Kincaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Kincaid scores with a jab. Steamboat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kincaid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steamboat with the counter takedown but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Steamboat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Kincaid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steamboat. That did some damage!
Steamboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Kincaid as Steamboat shoots in.#KD#
Kincaid catches Steamboat napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Steamboat to the canvas! #ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Steamboat won't let him. #SU#
Kincaid stands up from Steamboat's guard - Kincaid perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steamboat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kincaid circles away.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kincaid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steamboat looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kincaid.
Steamboat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kincaid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Kincaid.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Steamboat controls the action.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
Kincaid is leaning against Steamboat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Steamboat avoiding damage as Kincaid throws knees to the body.
Kincaid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steamboat takes an elbow to the temple.
Kincaid works on Steamboat's body with a couple of short punches.
Kincaid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steamboats head.
Kincaid lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Kincaid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kincaid clinches with his opponent.
Kincaid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kincaid has Steamboat pushed against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kincaid.
Kincaid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steamboat.
Steamboat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kincaid tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steamboat fails with the takedown#KD#
and Kincaid lands a stunning uppercut that sends Steamboat to the mat!
Steamboat is still in real trouble! Can Kincaid finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid trying to control the pace.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Steamboat wants to get back to full guard but Kincaid has passed into side control.
Steamboat stops Kincaid from passing to mount. #SU#
Kincaid decides to stand back up. Kincaid steps back and let's Steamboat get back to his feet.
Kincaid lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown but Kincaid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamboat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kincaid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steamboat just manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kincaid! Steamboat is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuben Kincaid!
Reuben Kincaid managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Ricky Steamboat was interviewed post fight and said 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: OFC 351: Andromeda     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mac digs a good hook to Steamboat's body.
Steamboat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac scores with a jab. Steamboat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Mac lands a nice shot that snaps Steamboat's head back.
Mac with a nice cross.
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!#TD#
Steamboat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mac!
Steamboat looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mac is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steamboat.
Mac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steamboat off and has taken his back!#T1#
Steamboat tries to break free.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steamboat breaks Mac's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steamboat pushing down on Mac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Steamboat passes to side control.
Steamboat tries to score with some ground and pound. Mac controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Steamboat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mac stops Steamboat from passing to mount.
Steamboat working the strikes but Mac uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Steamboat raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mac is bucking up trying to escape but Steamboat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mac is looking to get to half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Steamboat has control of Mac's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mac regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mac because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Mac wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steamboat.
Steamboat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Steamboat looking to finish with strikes here!
Mac is in a horrible position here. Steamboat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steamboat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mac because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mac because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Steamboat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steamboat thowing shots but they're missing.
Steamboat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mac because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Mac manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Mac, under a barage of strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to advance position but Mac won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
That's time! Steamboat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamboat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
Mac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Mac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac throws a big shot that misses.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Steamboat.
Nice shot lands for Mac.
Steamboat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac to score with a decent uppercut.
Steamboat staying out of range there.
Mac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steamboat has time to react.
Mac has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Mac lands a jab to Steamboat's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac scores with a nice strike.
Steamboat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Mac throws an overhand right that has Steamboat reeling! Mac follows up with more punches and Steamboat is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Mac!
An out of breath Big Mac thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Wowie tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wowie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Wowie counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Wowie drives through and clinches with Steamboat against the cage.
Steamboat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wowie is defending well.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Wowie lands with a right to the head.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steamboat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steamboat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steamboat jumps guard but Wowie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Steamboat breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wowie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Wowie landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Steamboat breaks from the clinch.
Wowie throws a series of punches but Steamboat avoids them all with ease.
Wowie throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Wowie takes the fight into the clinch.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wowie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steamboat blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##BC#
Wowie manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wowie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wowie but Wowie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Wowie has closed the distance and engaged Steamboat in a clinch.
Steamboat takes an elbow to the temple.
Steamboat can't get the takedown.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steamboat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steamboat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie effectively controlling the action here.
Wowie connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.#T3#
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Steamboat blocks it.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie is pushing Steamboat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steamboat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wowie is defending well.
Wowie stalls. #BC2#
Steamboat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steamboat blocks a head kick by Wowie.
Nice body kick from Wowie.#T4#
Steamboat dives in for a single leg takedown but Wowie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wowie stalks Steamboat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steamboat's face. Steamboat staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Steamboat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steamboat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wowie wants to stand up but Steamboat is controlling him.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wowie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Steamboat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wowie keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wowie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steamboat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steamboat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Wowie counters with a stiff right hand.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steamboat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wowie swivels and escapes.
Wowie tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Wowie counters with a three punch combo that has Steamboat backing up. Steamboat nods at Wowie to acknowledge the strikes.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Wowie counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Wowie finish him?
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wowie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steamboat's brow.
Wowie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wowie pushes off an throws an elbow but Steamboat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wowie throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Wowie tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steamboat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wowie misses with a knee to the head.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wowie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steamboat.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Steamboat is blocking nicely.
Steamboat goes for a takedown attempt but Wowie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steamboat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Wowie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamboat.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Wowie, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Wowie against the cage but Wowie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wowie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Wowie lands a big head kick that sends Steamboat tumbling to the mat! Wowie takes a step backwards and waves Steamboat back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie seems to be stalking Steamboat here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Steamboat drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maui Wowie!
A very excited looking Maui Wowie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#140 Von Keller vs Obama     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Steamboat taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steamboat keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steamboat down.
Coleman advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Steamboat is in trouble!
Coleman prevents Steamboat from getting the reversal.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Coleman prevents Steamboat from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Coleman 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.
Steamboat tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steamboat hang on?
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Steamboat is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman cracks Steamboat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Steamboat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.#T2#
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steamboat looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Steamboat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - Steamboat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Coleman trying to control but Steamboat is having none of it.
Coleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Steamboat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coleman landing punches.
Oh Steamboat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steamboat's face.
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman connects with a bit shot that sees Steamboat covering up! More strikes from Coleman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman!
Black Coleman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#134 Arjuna vs Bang     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Steamboat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Steamboat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Steamboat crashes against the mat.
Steamboat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pato!
Steamboat with shots to the head and body - Pato looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steamboat landing shots from mount.
Pato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pato tries to get out of the position.
Steamboat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Steamboat with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat thowing shots but they're missing.
Pato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steamboat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pato!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steamboat moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pato has worked his arm free - good work by Pato!
Pato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steamboat on the ground.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Pato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steamboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steamboat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steamboat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steamboat passes to side control.
Steamboat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pato is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Steamboat in side control, throwing shots but Pato defends.
Steamboat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pato is trying to control Steamboat's posture but Steamboat avoids it. #SUB2#
Steamboat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steamboat tries to advance to mount but Pato instead regains half guard.
Steamboat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Pato wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy.
Pato is trying to stand up here but Steamboat is controlling him well.
Pato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steamboat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pato defending well though.
Steamboat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Steamboat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steamboat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Steamboat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pato defend it? Steamboat steps over the head and cranks it - Pato is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steamboat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL#129 Fury vs Arjuna     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1##TD#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arnold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arnold is trying to improve his position.
Arnold can't do much from the bottom here.
Steamboat lands a few punches from side control.
Arnold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steamboat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Steamboat is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Arnold is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Arnold has one foot on Steamboat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arnold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steamboat on the side of the head.#T1#
Steamboat has his takedown stuffed
and Arnold counters with a right hand to the body.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arnold cracks Steamboat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steamboat takes one on the button.
Steamboat fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnold as he avoids it easily.
Steamboat needs to keep his hands up - Arnold had a free shot at his head there.
Steamboat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arnold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steamboat.
Steamboat fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Steamboat has his takedown stuffed
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Arnold scores with a head kick. Steamboat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnold, which made it look bad.
Arnold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arnold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steamboat fails with the takedown.
Steamboat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Arnold. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt.
Arnold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arnold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Arnold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnold.
Jermey Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steamboat has a takedown stuffed.
As Steamboat backs off Arnold throws a huge counter combo but Steamboat manages to avoid it all.
Arnold is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steamboat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Arnold circles away easily
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steamboat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arnold throws a head kick that Steamboat semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnold scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Arnold jabs Steamboat right on the nose. Steamboat blinks but takes it well.
Arnold throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnold throws out a powerful jab.
Arnold lands with a straight right. Steamboat didn't see that one coming.
Steamboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnold pinned against the cage. Arnold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arnold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steamboat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Arnold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steamboat seems to have got his legs back now.
Steamboat fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Arnold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arnold is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steamboat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to avoid it but Steamboat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnold to the ground. Arnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Arnold. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnold pinned against the cage. Arnold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arnold lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnold counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Arnold looks at the referee who does nothing so Arnold lands a crushing right that sends Steamboat to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermey Arnold!
Jermey Arnold decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#124 Chigg vs Wrexham     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingesson is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Ingesson circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
Ingesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to score with low kicks.
Steamboat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ingesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Steamboat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingesson.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ingesson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Steamboat with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingesson lands a jab to the head.
Ingesson throws a hook but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingesson is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Ingesson circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Ingesson circles away easily
and Ingesson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ingvar Ingesson!
Ingvar Ingesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#116 Kapaldi vs Saibot     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Staal. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt.
Staal is looking to counter punch.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Staal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staal counters with a low kick, right behind Steamboat 's knee.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Staal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Staal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Staal counters with a nice right hand that sends Steamboat toppling to the canvas! Steamboat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Staal finish him?!#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Staal, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Staal against the cage but Staal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staal sprawls well. Staal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Staal cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steamboat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Staal finish him?
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Staal finish him?
Staal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steamboat walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Steamboat limp body while Staal jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Staal!
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamboat tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Steamboat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Steamboat ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Steamboat.
We've been hearing reports that Steamboat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steamboat doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Steamboat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Steamboat.
Steamboat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steamboat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat throwing strikes but missing.
Steamboat being controlled here momentarily.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Steamboat throwing strikes but missing.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Steamboat advances to half guard.
Steamboat tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Steamboat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steamboat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Steamboat has control of the leg.
Steamboat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Martin won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount. #T4#
Steamboat lands strikes from half guard.
Steamboat trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.
Steamboat passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steamboat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steamboat prevents Martin from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Steamboat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Carter Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamboat is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steamboat doesn't seem phased though.
Martin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steamboat backs up against the cage.
Steamboat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steamboat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Steamboat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin lands with a nice combination. Steamboat backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Steamboat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martin's guard.#ES2#
Martin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steamboat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin misses with the combination. #T1#
Steamboat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Steamboat tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Steamboat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steamboat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin cracks Steamboat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steamboat is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Steamboat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steamboat is defended easily by Martin.
Martin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steamboat fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Steamboat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin!
Steamboat with the ground and pound but Martin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steamboat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Steamboat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steamboat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin is trying to stand up here but Steamboat is controlling him well.
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Steamboat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Steamboat working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Martin moves into full guard.
Steamboat connects with a couple of short punches.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
Steamboat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamboat throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Steamboat pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Martin misses with the combination.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Steamboat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martin did well to prevent Steamboat getting side control.#ES2#
Martin kicks Steamboat off and gets back to his feet.
Steamboat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steamboat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
A jab lands there for Martin.
Carter Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steamboat shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Steamboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamboat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin works Steamboat's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch. #T1#
Steamboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Steamboat.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steamboat.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Nice defenses there by Steamboat.
Steamboat appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Steamboat gets a takedown into half guard.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it. #T2#
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steamboat throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin keeping control of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steamboat connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Martin wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy. #T3#
Steamboat works his way into side control.
Steamboat tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Martin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steamboat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steamboat landing strikes.
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steamboat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steamboat lands a few punches from side control.
Steamboat tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Steamboat working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Steamboat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steamboat is chipping away with strikes.
Martin defending against the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Steamboat.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Steamboat.
Steamboat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steamboat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steamboat working the ground and pound.
Steamboat throws a strike aimed at the side of Martin's head but Martin avoids it well.
Steamboat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Martin.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Martin!

Our winner, Carter Martin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ricky Steamboat was interviewed post fight and said 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat darts in looking for a takedown but Momochi gets double underhooks and turns Steamboat into the cage.
Steamboat throws a nice looking combination but Momochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Momochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momochi jabs Steamboat right on the nose. Steamboat blinks but takes it well.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Momochi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi stuffs the takedown.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steamboat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Momochi distracts Steamboat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Momochi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Momochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steamboat is retaining full guard.
Momochi lands a couple of digs.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Momochi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Momochi drops back looking for a leg! Steamboat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steamboat manages to kick Momochi off! Momochi jumps back into Steamboat's guard.
Momochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Momochi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Momochi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Momochi stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Momochi landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but Momochi pushes his legs off easily.
Momochi lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB#
Steamboat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Momochi stacks Steamboat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Momochi !
Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steamboat to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Momochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Momochi lands some shots froms side control.
Momochi scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Momochi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Momochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Momochi advances nicely into full mount.
Steamboat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Momochi lands a big elbow.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi unloading with bombs!#T3#
Momochi landing punches.
Momochi landing shots from mount.
Steamboat is looking to improve his position but Momochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Momochi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steamboat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Momochi wants to control the pace but Steamboat is squirming around nicely.
Momochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steamboat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momochi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Momochi wants to control the pace but Steamboat is squirming around nicely.
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momochi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Momochi 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.
Steamboat taking shots to the head.
Momochi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Momochi with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that 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.
#R2#
Momochi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momochi stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Momochi catches Steamboat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Momochi lands with an overhand left.
Momochi stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Momochi gets the takedown into side control.
Steamboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Momochi lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.
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!#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi slips a nice elbow through Steamboat's hands, connecting with Steamboat's forehead.
Steamboat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steamboat keeps working.
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Steamboat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steamboat is not content to let Momochi control the position.
Momochi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Momochi is keen to just control but Steamboat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi wants to take a breather but Steamboat is having none of it. #T3#
Momochi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Momochi 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 Momochi . #SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steamboat defends it well.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep. Momochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Momochi working over Steamboat with some ground and pound. Steamboat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Steamboat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Steamboat with the active half guard here but Momochi passes nicely into side control.
Steamboat is trying to improve his position.
Momochi is chipping away with strikes.
Steamboat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Momochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Momochi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momochi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Steamboat is defending it quite comfortably.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Momochi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Momochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Momochi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Momochi 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.
Momochi trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Steamboat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Momochi has picked Steamboat up and slammed him! Steamboat can't keep hold of the triangle and Momochi manages to pass to side control!
Steamboat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Momochi connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Steamboat tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steamboat, who protects the arm well.
Momochi trying to control the position but Steamboat is working away.
Steamboat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steamboat keeps working.
Momochi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steamboat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Momochi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steamboat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Momochi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steamboat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Momochi is working Steamboat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steamboat is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steamboat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steamboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi passes to side control.
Steamboat manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamboat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Momochi .
Steamboat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Momochi wants to take a breather but Steamboat is having none of it.
Momochi content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Momochi lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Momochi seems content to control.#T4#
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Steamboat is working away.
Momochi winds up and cracks Steamboat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Steamboat is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandayu Momochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Momochi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !

An out of breath Sandayu Momochi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Donk. Stenbeck catches Steamboat right on the button with a cross.
Stenbeck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steamboat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenbeck thuds his shin into the meat of Steamboat's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenbeck.
Stenbeck throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenbeck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamboat will feel that in the morning.
Stenbeck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steamboat. That did some damage!#TD#
Steamboat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stenbeck is trying to defend but Steamboat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#ES2#
Stenbeck has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Steamboat is on him like a limpet, forcing Stenbeck back against the cage.
Steamboat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stenbeck scores with a shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Stenbeck tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steamboat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stenbeck pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Stenbeck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenbeck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Stenbeck misses.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenbeck tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stenbeck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenbeck lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steamboat. #T2#
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenbeck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamboat will feel that in the morning.
Steamboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenbeck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steamboats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenbeck defends it nicely.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenbeck thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steamboat if he has to take too many more of those.
Steamboat seems to have got his legs back now.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Stenbeck throws a shot to the body.
Stenbeck lands the left hand.
Stenbeck scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stenbeck as Steamboat shoots in.#TD#
Steamboat drives through with a takedown into Stenbeck's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Stenbeck is pulling down on Steamboat's head to control his posture.
Stenbeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenbeck wants to get back to his feet but Steamboat 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.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Stenbeck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.
Stenbeck wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenbeck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing strikes but missing.
Stenbeck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stenbeck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Steamboat looking for a guillotine here but Stenbeck defends easily.
Stenbeck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stenbeck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Steamboat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stenbeck stacks Steamboat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stenbeck!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenbeck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stenbeck controlling from side mount.
Steamboat manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stenbeck stuns Steamboat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenbeck connects with a body shot.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenbeck sprawls well. Stenbeck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Stenbeck clinches with his opponent.
Steamboat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck working aggressively here.
Stenbeck misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenbeck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steamboat or not.
Stenbeck lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Stenbeck working aggressively here.
Stenbeck lands a body punch.
Steamboat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steamboat jumps guard but Stenbeck stands there with Steamboat around his waist. Steamboat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Stenbeck. #BC2#
Stenbeck manages to break the clinch.
Stenbeck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenbeck.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stenbeck thumps Steamboat with a low kick.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamboat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenbeck.#T2#
Stenbeck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Stenbeck as Steamboat shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenbeck lands with an uppercut that bounces Steamboat off the cage and back into range.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenbeck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamboat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenbeck misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenbeck connects with a body shot.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stenbeck counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenbeck, right into the meat.
Steamboat dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenbeck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenbeck was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steamboat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stenbeck feints and then cracks Steamboat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steamboat down.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck lands a nice shot that snaps Steamboat's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Stenbeck connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenbeck throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Stenbeck rushes Steamboat with punches - Steamboat moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steamboat goes down! Stenbeck follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Stenbeck!
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#98 Allen vs Stenberg     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat staying out of range there.#TD#
Steamboat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Staal on his heels. He'll look to pass Staal's guard now, I'm sure.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Staal is keeping the position.
Staal can't keep his opponent in guard - Steamboat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Staal's head.
Staal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
Staal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
Staal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking to pass Staal's guard but actually Staal recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steamboat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Staal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat works over Staal with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staal wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
Steamboat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Staal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Staal stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Staal landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staal pushing down on Steamboat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Staal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Staal moves nicely into side control.
Staal controls the position.
Steamboat looks to move to half guard but instead Staal has passed into mount! Damn!
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Staal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steamboat gets back to half guard.#T3#
Staal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is defending well.
Staal is nestled in close to Steamboat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staal not doing much here. #SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Staal is trying to control. Steamboat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Staal working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Steamboat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staal's back!
Staal tries to escape but Steamboat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steamboat misses with punches from the back.
Steamboat missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Steamboat doesn't have the hooks in and Staal manages to turn into his guard.
Staal is in close to Steamboat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staal works over Steamboat with some ground and pound from guard.
Staal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now.
Staal landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steamboat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.
Staal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Steamboat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Steamboat working for submissions but it's allowed Staal to get to half guard.
Staal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Staal is nestled in close to Steamboat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Staal shows good takedown defense.
Steamboat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steamboat moves out of range as Staal throws a body kick.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Staal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Staal circles away easily
and Staal counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staal scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Staal! Steamboat is out on his feet! Staal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steamboat is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steamboat is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal! Eric Staal retains his middleweight title!
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR REBIRTH     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Steamboat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotovina was covering up waiting for the punch and Steamboat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.
Steamboat slips nicely into half guard.
Gotovina won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's trapped leg to prevent Steamboat from advancing to side control.
Gotovina trying to control here.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotovina's head. #T1#
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Gotovina moves into full guard.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's posture.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gotovina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotovina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position.
Gotovina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gotovina trying to control the position.
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Gotovina pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gotovina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steamboat defends well.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Gotovina is pulling down on Steamboat's head. It's preventing any offense from Steamboat, at least for the moment.#T3#
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotovina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Gotovina wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Gotovina is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat landing punches.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Gotovina has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gotovina to escape the position.
Steamboat missing with punches from the back.
Steamboat punches Gotovina on the ear.
Steamboat scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gotovina is trying to get back to his feet but Steamboat has full control of the position and if anything, Gotovina has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steamboat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gotovina is looking for a way out.
Steamboat lands shots from the back. #ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotovina covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotovina, which made it look bad.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steamboat connects with a right that clearly hurt Gotovina. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Steamboat proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Gotovina collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new middleweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CCR 90     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Juricic misses.
Juricic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juricic won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juricic trying to hold on to Steamboat's head to control him but Steamboat postures up.
Juricic is looking for a sweep. Steamboat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steamboat slips a nice elbow through Juricic's hands, connecting with Juricic's forehead.
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juricic tries to roll over but Steamboat keeps him under control.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat working Juricic over with strikes.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steamboat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juricic trying to control from the bottom.
Steamboat is nestled in close to Juricic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Juricic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Juricic can't escape the position.
Juricic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Juricic trying to control the position but Steamboat manages to sink in the hooks.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juricic trying to control the hands but Steamboat breaks the grip.
Steamboat is landing with strikes. Juricic can't take much more of this.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat! #ROC#
Juricic is rocked!
Steamboat is not going to allow Juricic to sit and survive in this position.
Juricic tries to break free. #T2#
Steamboat is punishing Juricic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Juricic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Steamboat.
Juricic is covering up but some of the strikes from Steamboat are getting through and doing damage.
Juricic is still in real trouble! Can Steamboat finish him?
Steamboat is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Juricic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
An intense looking Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 87     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Steamboat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Steamboat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steamboat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steamboat is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steamboat connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
Alvarez wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Steamboat from advancing position.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Steamboat lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Steamboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez pushes Steamboat off looking to stand but Steamboat dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Steamboat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez can't escape the position. #T1#
Steamboat with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Steamboat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#
Aaron Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Steamboat working the ground and pound effectively.
Steamboat with the ground and pound from mount.
Steamboat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alvarez hang on?#CUT2#
Jeez, Aaron Alvarez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Steamboat!
Post fight, an emotional Ricky Steamboat said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 86     
Date:   Jun 09, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat lands a leg kick that knocks Harris Jr off balance momentarily.#TD#
Steamboat scores with a takedown into Harris Jr's guard.
Steamboat stands up over Harris Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Steamboat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Harris Jr defends it.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steamboat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Harris Jr dodges it nicely.
Harris Jr wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Steamboat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steamboat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steamboat's back!
You can see the frustration on Steamboat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steamboat turns into Harris Jr and is now in his guard.
Harris Jr working a defensive guard here.
Steamboat with a nice head shot there.
Steamboat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steamboat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat cracks Harris Jr with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steamboat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Harris Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris Jr keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Harris Jr pulls Steamboat in to control the position.
Harris Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing strikes from guard but Harris Jr blocks nicely.
Harris Jr is looking to stand up but Steamboat isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris Jr, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat is working Harris Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steamboat stands up over Harris Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris Jr is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris Jr is retaining full guard.
Harris Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat trying to move into half guard but instead Harris Jr has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Steamboat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Harris Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris Jr passes into side control. #T4#
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Steamboat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris Jr trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steamboat tries to get to full guard but Harris Jr has control of the leg.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Harris Jr drives through and clinches with Steamboat against the cage.
A short right from Harris Jr on the inside.
Steamboat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris Jr can do to turn this around?
Harris Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Steamboat gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Steamboat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steamboat moves nicely into side control.
Steamboat throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris Jr's head but Harris Jr avoids it well.
Steamboat in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Steamboat landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Steamboat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steamboat working the ground and pound but Harris Jr is defending the strikes.
Harris Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Harris Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steamboat.
Steamboat throwing shots but Harris Jr is blocking nicely.
Steamboat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steamboat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harris Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Harris Jr dodges it nicely.
Steamboat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steamboat working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Harris Jr is rocked!#T2#
Steamboat connects with a bit shot that sees Harris Jr covering up! More strikes from Steamboat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Steamboat is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
An intense looking Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 84     
Date:   May 26, 2017
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Steamboat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Steamboat shakes him off and moves away.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Steamboat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Steamboat and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Steamboat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
A short right from Alvarez.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
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 takes a shot to the head.
Steamboat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Steamboat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Steamboat's ribcage. Steamboat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Steamboat drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez pushes Steamboat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Steamboat.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steamboats head.
Steamboat takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez pushes Steamboat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Steamboat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steamboat's gas tank.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside. #ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez dips a shoulder and cracks Steamboat with a mighty uppercut! Steamboat falls back against the cage and Alvarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Steamboat is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alvarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Ricky Steamboat stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 81     
Date:   May 05, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat shoots in and drives through. Dolla sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Dolla.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamboat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steamboat dives in for a single leg takedown but Dolla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolla swivels and escapes.
Dolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steamboat fails to land the takedown.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dolla lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Dolla.
Steamboat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolla wants it to stay on the feet.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Steamboat with that takedown attempt.
Steamboat looks winded!
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Dolla counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steamboat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dolla - the referee stops the clock and Steamboat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dolla. Steamboat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Dolla sizes up Steamboat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steamboat's sensitive parts.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steamboat in his tracks.
Dolla keeps Steamboat at a distance using the push kick.
Dolla stuns Steamboat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steamboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolla pinned against the cage. Dolla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dolla cracks a nice hook into Steamboat's ribs.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dolla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla lands the left hand.#T2#
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Dolla counters with a straight right hand.
Steamboat tries to move into range but Dolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
Dolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dolla throws a leg kick which misses Steamboat's front leg but catches the back leg as Steamboat tries to avoid it.
Dolla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steamboat.
Sloppy strikes from Dolla. Those never looked like landing.
Dolla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dolla lands with a shot to the body.
Dolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steamboat's sensitive parts.
Dolla lands with a hook. Steamboat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Dolla there.#T3#
Dolla lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steamboat takes a step back to recover.
Steamboat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steamboat somewhat.
Dolla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dolla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Dolla gets caught napping as Steamboat dives in and scores a takedown. Dolla manages to retain guard.#ES#
Dolla has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steamboat is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dolla breaks from the clinch.
Dolla throws a head kick that Steamboat semi-blocks.
Dolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Steamboat has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
A jab from Dolla finds it's way through Steamboat's defenses.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolla sprawls well. Dolla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Dolla tenderised Steamboat's leg. Steamboat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
You can see that Steamboat has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nice straight punches there by Dolla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dolla.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dolla.
Dolla misses with a head kick.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dolla connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dolla thumps Steamboat with a low kick.
Steamboat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steamboat's knee momentarily.
Dolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dolla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Dolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steamboat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dolla.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Steamboat down.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Dolla lunges at Steamboat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steamboat's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steamboat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Dolla cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dolla has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steamboat to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat has a takedown stuffed.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolla as he jumps to the side.
Dolla and Steamboat are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dolla throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Steamboat into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dolla knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla retains his light heavyweight title!
Crenflow Dolla gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 78     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Gustav lands with a hook. Steamboat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steamboat has a takedown stuffed.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustav counters with a right hand to the body.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustav.
We've been informed that Gustav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steamboat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steamboat's corner calls for a 1-2. Steamboat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustav misses the jab.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Gustav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamboat moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Steamboat scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steamboat doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustav darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gustav counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gustav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steamboat under the eye.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
letting Gustav counter with a right hand.
Steamboat goes for a double leg but Gustav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustav continues to drive forward.
Gustav lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustav is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steamboat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Gustav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gustav to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustav lands a jab to the nose.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Gustav counters with a straight right hand.
Gustav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steamboat doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Gustav does it's job there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steamboat walks into a left hand. #TD#
Steamboat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustav's half guard.
Steamboat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steamboat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustav defending well though.
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Gustav dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustav wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Steamboat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustav is in trouble now - Steamboat has advanced to mount!
Steamboat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Steamboat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gustav tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away. #T3#
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gustav manages to control the position for a moment.
Steamboat working Gustav over with strikes here.
The referee warns Gustav that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gustav taking shots to the head.
Steamboat dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Gustav is rocked!
Steamboat connects with a bit shot that sees Gustav covering up! More strikes from Steamboat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Steamboat is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
As Ricky Steamboat got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.
Carl Gustav spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.

 

Event: CCR 75     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamboat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chuvalo scores with a punch to the head.
Chuvalo connects with the punch.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chuvalo is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Chuvalo circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Chuvalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steamboat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Chuvalo has knocked Steamboat down with a huge combo! Chuvalo steps away and waves a wobbly Steamboat back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuvalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuvalo finish him?
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Chuvalo lands a big uppercut and Steamboat crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steamboat looks OK. Chuvalo waves Steamboat back to his feet!#KD#
Chuvalo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steamboat sprawling to the canvas! Steamboat rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chuvalo finish him?! #T1#
Steamboat fails with the takedown.
Steamboat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuvalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chuvalo with a hook.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chuvalo as he jumps to the side.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt - Chuvalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steamboat dives in and grabs Chuvalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chuvalo pushes down on Steamboat's head and hops out.
Chuvalo throwing a counter right hand but Steamboat manages to avoid it.
Steamboat takes one to the chin there.
Chuvalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chuvalo connects with a body shot that sends Steamboat's belly button to the back.
Chuvalo cracks Steamboat with a good jab.#T2#
Steamboat looks to land a combination. Chuvalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Chuvalo as Steamboat shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuvalo thuds a left hand into Steamboat's body.
Steamboat looks winded!
Steamboat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chuvalo.
Steamboat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chuvalo defends well and Steamboat ends up having to push Chuvalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Chuvalo finds it's way through Steamboat's defenses.
Steamboat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chuvalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steamboat gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chuvalo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 73     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Dolla, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Dolla against the cage but Dolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat takes one on the button.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dolla.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamboat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dolla.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steamboat misses with the combination.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Dolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Steamboat.
Steamboat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steamboat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dolla.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Steamboat shoots in and gets a takedown into Dolla's guard.#ES#
Dolla pushes Steamboat off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steamboat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dolla lands a body shot.
Steamboat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolla counters with a left and a right that stings Steamboat.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steamboat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steamboat looks winded!
Dolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steamboat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolla tries to avoid it but Steamboat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolla to the ground. Dolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dolla connects with a right hand. Steamboat shakes it off.
Dolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dolla throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Dolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dolla.
Dolla lands a slapping body shot.
Dolla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolla connects with the punch.
Dolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steamboat.#T3#
A good leg kick by Dolla.
Dolla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steamboat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steamboat takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
Good leg kick by Dolla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Dolla cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dolla has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steamboat to stand back up!
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Dolla thumps Steamboat with a low kick.
The fighters circle, before Dolla throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Steamboat's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dolla lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Crenflow Dolla!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crenflow Dolla made sure he mentioned Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 71     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chuvalo avoids it really well and circles away.
Steamboat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chuvalo.
Steamboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chuvalo's waist but Chuvalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamboat off to one side.
Steamboat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chuvalo's waist but Chuvalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamboat off to one side.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Chuvalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chuvalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Chuvalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steamboat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chuvalo lunges at Steamboat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steamboat's hand.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chuvalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Chuvalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steamboat looks winded!
Chuvalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands with a nice body punch.
Steamboat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chuvalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steamboat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chuvalo digs a good body shot into Steamboat's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chuvalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuvalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Steamboat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chuvalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Chuvalo sends Steamboat down but not out. Chuvalo dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chuvalo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chuvalo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steamboat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!#SU#
Chuvalo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuvalo finish him?
George Chuvalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chuvalo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuvalo cracks a nice hook into Steamboat's ribs.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
Chuvalo works the jab nicely.
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt
and Chuvalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Chuvalo works Steamboat's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Chuvalo does no damage.
Steamboat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chuvalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuvalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chuvalo lands with a straight right. Steamboat didn't see that one coming.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
letting Chuvalo counter with a right hand.
Steamboat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Chuvalo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Steamboat sprawling to the canvas. Chuvalo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Steamboat hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuvalo is keen to just control but Steamboat is a slippery customer.
Chuvalo winds up and cracks Steamboat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuvalo thows a huge punch but Steamboat dodges it nicely.
Chuvalo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chuvalo throwing shots but Steamboat is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well, if Chuvalo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Chuvalo is looking for a kimura but Steamboat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chuvalo to get the leverage.
Chuvalo trying to mount his opponent but Steamboat defends it. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
Steamboat taking some punishment here, with Chuvalo in his half guard.
Chuvalo wants to control but Steamboat is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuvalo lands strikes from half guard.
Chuvalo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chuvalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steamboat defending well though. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chuvalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steamboat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Donk. Chuvalo catches Steamboat right on the button with a cross.
Chuvalo misses with a wild body shot.
Steamboat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuvalo.
Steamboat is looking for the big counter here.
Chuvalo swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Steamboat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chuvalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steamboat is in Chuvalo's guard.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat won't allow Chuvalo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat won't allow Chuvalo to sweep him here.
Chuvalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chuvalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steamboat on the ground.
Chuvalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steamboat passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Chuvalo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Steamboat cracks Chuvalo with a big right hand but Chuvalo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet.
Steamboat scoring with punches and elbows.
Steamboat is working Chuvalo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steamboat throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Chuvalo is trying to buck Steamboat off.
Steamboat in side control, throwing shots but Chuvalo defends.
Steamboat in side control, throwing shots but Chuvalo defends.
George Chuvalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuvalo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chuvalo tries to bench press Steamboat off him but Steamboat keeps the position. #T2#
Steamboat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steamboat working the ground and pound.
Chuvalo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chuvalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chuvalo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
Chuvalo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chuvalo trying to control but Steamboat postures up.
Chuvalo is holding on to half guard well.
Chuvalo tries to roll over but Steamboat keeps him under control.
Chuvalo is trying to stand.
Chuvalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steamboat scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Steamboat prevents Chuvalo from improving his position.
Chuvalo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamboat stops Chuvalo from standing up.
Steamboat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chuvalo is looking for a sweep.
Chuvalo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chuvalo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Steamboat lands some shots froms side control.
Chuvalo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steamboat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chuvalo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Steamboat working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chuvalo taking a bit of punishment here - Steamboat scoring with strikes.
Chuvalo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steamboat connects with a decent elbow.
Steamboat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chuvalo down. #ROC2#
Chuvalo is rocked!
Steamboat lands an elbow.
Oh Chuvalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuvalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamboat can do to turn this around?
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Steamboat lands a nice forearm strike.
Steamboat cracks Chuvalo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Steamboat immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chuvalo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Steamboat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Steamboat gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Steamboat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steamboat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD2#
Steamboat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is controlling Steamboat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.
Jones continues to hold on tight.
Steamboat advances to half guard. #T1#
Steamboat thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steamboat with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones has control of Steamboat's left arm, preventing Steamboat from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steamboat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Jones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Steamboat throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Steamboat's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Jones!
Henry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals     
Date:   Dec 30, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gloom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steamboat is one step ahead there.
Gloom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steamboat's guard. #REVB#
Steamboat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steamboat's guard. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
Gloom is looking to advance position but Steamboat won't allow it.
Steamboat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gloom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Gloom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gloom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steamboat moves into full guard. #T1##SUB#
Steamboat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gloom has picked Steamboat up and slammed him! Steamboat can't keep hold of the triangle and Gloom manages to pass to side control!
Steamboat is looking to regain half guard here but Gloom keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gloom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steamboat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steamboat is trying to work for a sweep but Gloom has mounted him!
Steamboat taking shots to the head.
Gloom is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steamboat is in real trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Steamboat tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gloom looking to break Steamboat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steamboat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gloom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Gloom on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steamboat is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gloom controlling well, preventing Steamboat from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Gloom patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Gloom working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Gloom is looking for the choke from the back position but Steamboat is controlling his hands well.
Gloom lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gloom tries to get the hooks in deep but Steamboat pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Gloom looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gloom looking to break Steamboat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steamboat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gloom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Steamboat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gloom doesn't have the hooks in and Steamboat manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Gloom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gloom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat is working Gloom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steamboat won't allow Gloom to sweep him here. #T3#
Steamboat postures up in Gloom's guard and throws a big left but Gloom blocks it. #SUB2#
Steamboat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steamboat has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gloom is retaining full guard.
Steamboat landing with the ground and pound.
Steamboat connects with a couple of short punches.
Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom is still trying to improve position.
Gloom keeps trying to improve his position.
Steamboat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Steamboat throwing strikes from guard but Gloom blocks nicely. #T4#
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gloom is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gloom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Steamboat working for a triangle but Gloom defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gloom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gloom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Steamboat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gloom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gloom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Steamboat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gloom to the mat! Gloom manages to get full guard.
Gloom 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.
Gloom trying to keep a closed guard but Steamboat is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steamboat defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gloom 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 preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steamboat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gloom has managed to get both his arms back between Steamboat's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Steamboat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamboat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gloom is pushing down on Steamboat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steamboat is fighting to maintain full guard but Gloom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gloom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gloom not doing much here. #SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Gloom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steamboat is bucking up trying to escape but Gloom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Gloom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gloom working for a guillotine from mount but Steamboat is in no mood to give up.
Steamboat can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T2#
Gloom throwing sloppy strikes.
Steamboat is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Gloom has managed to slip his arm under Steamboat's chin. This could be all over... yep, Steamboat is tapping out! Submission win for Gloom.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guido Gloom!
After winning the bout, Guido Gloom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: Syn 488 - Turpin v. Norton     
Date:   Dec 01, 2016
#R1##KD#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Steamboat tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Steamboat back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steamboat with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Jones sends Steamboat crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Steamboat up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Steamboat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steamboat is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Steamboat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Steamboat stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jones has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Steamboat manages to get his head free but now Jones has transitioned to an armbar! Steamboat grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jones! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ricky Steamboat was interviewed post fight and said 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Steamboat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steamboat takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Smith catches Steamboat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steamboat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ian Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Smith counters with a big uppercut that knocks Steamboat off his feet! Smith dives into side control looking to finish!
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 sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Steamboat's hands, connecting with Steamboat's forehead.#T1#
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Steamboat's head. #ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
Ground and pound from Smith.
Steamboat is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Steamboat defends it.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
Steamboat is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steamboat has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working over Steamboat with some ground and pound. Steamboat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Steamboat's head. #T2##SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to finish Steamboat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steamboat!
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Steamboat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Steamboat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steamboat takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Smith celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Smith!
Ian Smith gave a mention to King of Fists in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ricky Steamboat was interviewed post fight and said 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 50     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santos Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Steamboat's head. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Santos Diaz tests Steamboat's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Santos Diaz sends Steamboat crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos Diaz is motioning to the referee to let Steamboat up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos Diaz counters with a good low kick that Steamboat was not able to check.
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!
A head kick misses from Santos Diaz.
Steamboat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos Diaz is fending him off so far but Steamboat persists. Nope, Santos Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Santos Diaz sprawls well.
Patrico Santos Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Santos Diaz. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt. #T1#
Santos Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD#
Santos Diaz lands a left and a right that send Steamboat crashing to the mat, dazed. Santos Diaz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos Diaz finish him?
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
Steamboat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos Diaz circles away.
Santos Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Steamboat looks winded!
Steamboat misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Santos Diaz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steamboat! Santos Diaz lets Steamboat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Santos Diaz. Steamboat falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Santos Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrico Santos Diaz!
Patrico Santos Diaz is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Patrico Santos Diaz thanked Bos Energy MMA159.4 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 46     
Date:   Sep 02, 2016
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Aaron misses the target.
Aaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaron lands a leg kick that knocks Steamboat off balance momentarily.
Steamboat lands a slapping body shot.
Aaron lands a nice looking body kick.
Aaron throws a front kick that sends Steamboat stumbling back into the cage.
Steamboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aaron can pounce on him.
Aaron lands with a nice combination. Steamboat backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Aaron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steamboat on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aaron.
Aaron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aaron scores with a decent looking hook.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aaron.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamboat moves away.
Aaron lands a glancing blow to the side of Steamboat's head.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Aaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Steamboat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aaron is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Aaron wants to stand and escape but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat landing some decent shots from guard.
Steamboat passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.
Steamboat drops an elbow to the side of Aaron's head.
Steamboat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steamboat working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat lands a big shot there that rocks Aaron but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steamboat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Steamboat.
Aaron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Aaron wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there. #T3#
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Steamboat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Steamboat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Aaron defends it. #SUB#
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Aaron trying to control but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat is pressing down on Aaron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aaron is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aaron looking for submissions off his back.
Aaron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat uses his free foot to push down on Aaron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aaron. #T4#
Aaron is looking to get to half guard.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Steamboat working the ground and pound effectively.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aaron's face. #ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Steamboat is landing with some decent strikes but Aaron is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Aaron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aaron out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Steamboat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new heavyweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 42     
Date:   Aug 05, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat fails to land the takedown.
Steamboat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Sonbaty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Sonbaty shoots in but Steamboat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steamboat leaves El Sonbaty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Steamboat shoots in and gets a takedown into El Sonbaty's guard.#SUB2#
El Sonbaty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steamboat defends it easily.#SUB2#
El Sonbaty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steamboat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steamboat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steamboat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Sonbaty's head.
Steamboat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Steamboat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steamboat won't allow El Sonbaty to sweep him here.
El Sonbaty wants to stand up but Steamboat is controlling him. #SUB2#
El Sonbaty 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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Sonbaty keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
El Sonbaty looking for a guillotine here but Steamboat defends easily. #SUB2#
El Sonbaty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steamboat defends well.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
El Sonbaty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
El Sonbaty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steamboat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
El Sonbaty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steamboat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Sonbaty lands strikes from half guard.
Steamboat regains full guard. Nicely done.
El Sonbaty looking to pass the guard.
El Sonbaty landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Sonbaty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Steamboat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Sonbaty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
El Sonbaty scoring with some ground and pound.
El Sonbaty stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Sonbaty works over Steamboat with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Sonbaty with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Steamboat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Sonbaty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Sonbaty postures up and lands a big shot to Steamboat's brow. #SUB#
Steamboat has his feet on El Sonbaty's thighs here. He's pushed El Sonbaty off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! El Sonbaty screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 38     
Date:   Jul 08, 2016
#R1##TD#
El Sonbaty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steamboat to the ground. El Sonbaty is now in Steamboat's guard.
El Sonbaty connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Steamboat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Sonbaty defends well.
El Sonbaty with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Sonbaty defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Sonbaty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
El Sonbaty throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Steamboat working for a triangle but El Sonbaty defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Sonbaty's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Steamboat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Sonbaty defends well.
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!#SUB2#
Steamboat looking for a guillotine here but El Sonbaty defends easily. #SUB2#
Steamboat is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
El Sonbaty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Sonbaty connects with a couple of short punches.
El Sonbaty throwing strikes but missing.
El Sonbaty distracts Steamboat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steamboat keeping full guard, as El Sonbaty tries to pass. #SUB2#
El Sonbaty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steamboat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Sonbaty has managed to get both his arms back between Steamboat's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but El Sonbaty pushes his legs off easily.
El Sonbaty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steamboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Sonbaty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Sonbaty lands a couple of elbows.
El Sonbaty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
El Sonbaty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Sonbaty defends it easily.#SUB#
El Sonbaty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Sonbaty lands a couple of digs.
El Sonbaty landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steamboat keeping full guard, as El Sonbaty tries to pass.
El Sonbaty with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but El Sonbaty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking for subs off his back but El Sonbaty has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Steamboat is defending against the submission attempts here by El Sonbaty.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Steamboat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from El Sonbaty there.
El Sonbaty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Sonbaty working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Sonbaty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Sonbaty wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is defending well. #T4#
El Sonbaty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Sonbaty connects with a nice short shot to Steamboat's temple.
El Sonbaty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Steamboat is rocked!#SUB2#
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Sonbaty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steamboat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from El Sonbaty. #SUB2#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
El Sonbaty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Sonbaty lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasser El Sonbaty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
El Sonbaty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steamboat!
Steamboat is trying to improve his position.
El Sonbaty landing a few strikes.
Steamboat is still in real trouble! Can El Sonbaty finish him?
Steamboat tries to improve position but can't.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
Steamboat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A big shot lands for El Sonbaty! That's hurt Steamboat! Will he recover? El Sonbaty fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasser El Sonbaty!
Nasser El Sonbaty is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nasser El Sonbaty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ricky Steamboat stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 34     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat shoots for a double leg takedown but Chuvalo sprawls well. He's pushed Steamboat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Chuvalo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Chuvalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chuvalo.
Chuvalo jabs at Steamboat's body.
Chuvalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chuvalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat shoots in looking for a takedown. Chuvalo tries to sprawl out of it but Steamboat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chuvalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuvalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat shoots and misses
and Chuvalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Chuvalo lands with a nice body punch.
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuvalo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Chuvalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Chuvalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chuvalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Chuvalo tries to throw a body punch but Steamboat avoids it by throwing Chuvalo back against the cage.
Steamboat blocks a body shot from Chuvalo.
Steamboat takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Chuvalo breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steamboats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chuvalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chuvalo digs a good body shot into Steamboat's ribs.#TD#
Steamboat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat distracts Chuvalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Chuvalo pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Chuvalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steamboat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet but Steamboat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Steamboat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chuvalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet but Steamboat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steamboat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steamboat lands a couple of digs.
Chuvalo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Animal House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chuvalo is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Steamboat lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chuvalo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Steamboat is working Chuvalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuvalo is trying to control the position but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chuvalo wants to stand up but Steamboat is controlling him.
Steamboat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Chuvalo is rocked!
Steamboat postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chuvalo covers up, he's hurt! Steamboat keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Steamboat and the ref steps in to end the fight! Steamboat can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Steamboat gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 31     
Date:   May 27, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but El Sonbaty swivels and escapes.
El Sonbaty wants to clinch.
El Sonbaty misses with a head kick.
El Sonbaty doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away. #TD2#
Steamboat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
El Sonbaty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Sonbaty looking for a sweep. Not yet El Sonbaty, not yet. #SUB#
El Sonbaty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steamboat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steamboat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Sonbaty has momentary wrist control but Steamboat slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
El Sonbaty looking for a guillotine here but Steamboat defends easily.
Steamboat works over El Sonbaty with some ground and pound from guard.
Steamboat advances position into side control!
Steamboat working the head with strikes. #T1#
Steamboat cracks El Sonbaty with a big right hand but El Sonbaty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steamboat has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat breaks from El Sonbaty's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and El Sonbaty has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat throwing damaging strikes from the back! El Sonbaty could be in trouble here!
Steamboat lands strikes from the back and El Sonbaty isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat! Ricky Steamboat retains his light heavyweight title!
As Ricky Steamboat got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

 

Event: CCR 25     
Date:   Apr 29, 2016
#R1#
Steamboat darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Steamboat into the cage.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos misses with a straight right. #TD#
Steamboat drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steamboat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Santos wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Steamboat scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steamboat is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos pulls Steamboat in to control the position.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steamboat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Steamboat stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steamboat distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steamboat is one step ahead there.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Steamboat throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamboat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos 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.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steamboat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Steamboat's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Steamboat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Steamboat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Santos not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Santos.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steamboat is defended easily by Santos.
Santos connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Steamboat off the cage and back into range.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.#T1##KD2#
Santos cracks Steamboat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steamboat to stand back up!#ROC2#
Steamboat is rocked!
Steamboat shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Steamboat's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Santos lands a big right hand that sends Steamboat crashing to the mat! Santos stays standing though and waves Steamboat back to his feet!
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!
Santos shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Steamboat takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Santos sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Steamboat bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evair Santos! Evair Santos retains his heavyweight title!
Evair Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ricky Steamboat spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: CCR 21     
Date:   Apr 08, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Steamboat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steamboat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steamboat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavelic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steamboat is nestled in close to Pavelic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steamboat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steamboat connects with a nice short shot to Pavelic's temple.
Steamboat tries to pass to full mount but Pavelic defends it.
Pavelic has hold of Steamboat's hands but Steamboat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steamboat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pavelic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steamboat scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Pavelic is rocked!
Steamboat winds up and cracks Pavelic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pavelic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steamboat lands a big elbow - Pavelic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Steamboat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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