|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar. Steele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock You Like A Hurricane. Ahkmed Ufalopolaus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
20
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
|
176 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with a hook. Ufalopolaus ducked under it nicely.
Ufalopolaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ufalopolaus scores with a jab to the body.
Ufalopolaus blocks a head kick by Steele.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufalopolaus feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Ufalopolaus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufalopolaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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. Ufalopolaus connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Ufalopolaus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steele gets full guard.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ufalopolaus!
Steele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ufalopolaus wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ufalopolaus turns into him and now he's in Steele's guard.
Ufalopolaus is working Steele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ufalopolaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ufalopolaus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ufalopolaus off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steele's guard. Nice work there by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Ufalopolaus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steele dives on top into guard.
Steele advances to half guard.
Ufalopolaus gets back to full guard.
Steele preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele pushes down on Ufalopolaus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele controlling the action here.
Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Ufalopolaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele with the ground and pound but Ufalopolaus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Ufalopolaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
A punch combination from Ufalopolaus misses.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Ufalopolaus in a clinch.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ufalopolaus is defending well for now.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ufalopolaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ufalopolaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ufalopolaus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position.
Ufalopolaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele won't allow Ufalopolaus to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Ufalopolaus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ufalopolaus is keeping the position for now.
Steele trying to control but Ufalopolaus is working from the bottom.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ufalopolaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Ufalopolaus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steele puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steele seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele is keen to just control but Ufalopolaus is a slippery customer.
Steele passes to full mount!
Ufalopolaus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ufalopolaus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Ufalopolaus won't allow Steele to pass to mount.
Ufalopolaus is pressing down on Steele's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steele pushes down on Ufalopolaus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele prevents Ufalopolaus from improving his position.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele controlling his opponent.
Ufalopolaus is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zacharia Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ufalopolaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufalopolaus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ufalopolaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele throws a combination. Ufalopolaus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ufalopolaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufalopolaus throws a body kick that misses.
Steele tries to clinch there but Ufalopolaus circles away.
Ufalopolaus looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Ufalopolaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ufalopolaus misses with a low kick.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Ufalopolaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus misses the jab.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ufalopolaus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ufalopolaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ufalopolaus.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ufalopolaus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele 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.
Ufalopolaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufalopolaus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ufalopolaus is looking to advance position but Steele won't allow it.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ufalopolaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Ufalopolaus advances to half guard.
Steele wants to control but Ufalopolaus is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ufalopolaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufalopolaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufalopolaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufalopolaus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus working the ground and pound but Steele is defending the strikes.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ufalopolaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ufalopolaus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ufalopolaus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ufalopolaus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.
Steele regains half guard, as Ufalopolaus was trying to land strikes.
Steele gets back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Ufalopolaus pushes him off.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufalopolaus is out of range.
Zacharia Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ufalopolaus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ufalopolaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ufalopolaus's face.
It looks like Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has been cut.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Ufalopolaus shrugs off.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus breaks the clinch.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Ufalopolaus moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele moves into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Ufalopolaus tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Ufalopolaus drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Ufalopolaus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Ufalopolaus is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ufalopolauss head.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ufalopolaus.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ufalopolaus has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ufalopolaus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahkmed Ufalopolaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Ufalopolaus just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Ufalopolaus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ufalopolaus avoids the damage to the body.
Ufalopolaus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ufalopolaus tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Ufalopolaus drops back down to his feet.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Ufalopolaus blocks with his arms.
Ufalopolaus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the cage.
Ufalopolaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling the action here for a moment.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Ufalopolaus jumps guard and drags Steele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ufalopolaus has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Ufalopolaus is trying to keep Steele in close.
Ufalopolaus looking for subs off his back but Steele has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ufalopolaus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control here.
Steele trying to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus defending well.
Ufalopolaus is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Ufalopolaus manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Ufalopolaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steele.
Ufalopolaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ufalopolaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
and Ufalopolaus counters with a left to the body.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ufalopolaus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ufalopolaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Ufalopolaus 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Ufalopolaus has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Ufalopolaus has control of the leg.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to sweep here but Ufalopolaus controlling him for the moment.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Ufalopolaus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ufalopolaus postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Ufalopolaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to keep Ufalopolaus in close.
Steele wants to sweep here but Ufalopolaus controlling him for the moment.
Ufalopolaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.
Ufalopolaus postures up.
Ufalopolaus thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ufalopolaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ufalopolaus moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ufalopolaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele is looking to clinch but Ufalopolaus is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Ufalopolaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufalopolaus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ufalopolaus swings around for an armbar but Steele sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ufalopolaus's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zacharia Steele.
I think Steele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
