PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock You Like A Hurricane. Ufalopolaus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Steele
vs
Ufalopolaus

176 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

172 cm
21
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zacharia Steele!
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, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus blocks a head kick by Steele.
Steele wants to clinch.

Ufalopolaus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steele looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steele tries to bench press Ufalopolaus off him but Ufalopolaus keeps the position.

Ufalopolaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ufalopolaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ufalopolaus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steele parries the strikes from Ufalopolaus easily there. Ufalopolaus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steele to escape.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ufalopolaus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steele some visible discomfort.
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ufalopolaus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Ufalopolaus fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Ufalopolaus is trying to get an arm triangle but Steele is defending well.
Steele tries to improve position but can't.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ufalopolaus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ufalopolaus swinging wilding here.
Steele throws a head kick but Ufalopolaus moves out of range.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ufalopolaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ufalopolaus if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries a low kick but Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele wants to clinch up but Ufalopolaus keeps it at a distance.

Ufalopolaus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ufalopolaus lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steele holds on and takes a little breather.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steele avoids the attempt from Ufalopolaus to control.
Ufalopolaus can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele controlling the position easily from mount.

Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ufalopolaus tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Steele is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufalopolaus working to try and regain half guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Steele seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ufalopolaus is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Ufalopolaus tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Steele has hold of Ufalopolaus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ufalopolaus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steele tries to control but Ufalopolaus wriggling away.
Ufalopolaus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ufalopolaus postures up.
Ufalopolaus postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ufalopolaus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ufalopolaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steele takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ufalopolaus misses.
Ufalopolaus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ufalopolaus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele throws a combination that misses

and Ufalopolaus counters with a shoot takedown. Steele fights it but they end up in guard.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele has momentary wrist control but Ufalopolaus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ufalopolaus looking for submissions off his back.
Steele trying to mount his opponent but Ufalopolaus defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ufalopolaus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
Steele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ufalopolaus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Steele 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.
Steele is pressing down on Ufalopolaus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ufalopolaus is holding on for now.

Ufalopolaus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steele passes to full mount!
Ufalopolaus has given up his back here. Will Steele look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ufalopolaus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele is pressing down on Ufalopolaus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ufalopolaus is holding on for now.

Ufalopolaus looking for submissions off his back.
Ufalopolaus is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.

Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
Ufalopolaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus gets full guard.

Ufalopolaus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ufalopolaus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steele's best efforts.
Ufalopolaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele wants to control but Ufalopolaus is keeping him busy.
Steele is looking to advance position but Ufalopolaus won't allow it.
Ufalopolaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Steele passes Ufalopolaus's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Steele is working for a kimura but Ufalopolaus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Steele throws a right hand that Ufalopolaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Ufalopolaus also avoids with ease.
Steele throws a combination that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele is looking to slow Ufalopolaus down with leg kicks.
Ufalopolaus misses with a two punch combination.
Steele is looking to chop away at Ufalopolaus's legs.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ufalopolaus.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Ufalopolaus's knee but Ufalopolaus avoids it well.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Ufalopolaus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ufalopolaus defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele throws a one two combo.
Ufalopolaus checks the leg kick.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ufalopolaus tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele wants to clinch up but Ufalopolaus keeps it at a distance.
Ufalopolaus has a takedown stuffed.
Ufalopolaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Ufalopolaus circles away.
Steele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ufalopolaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ufalopolaus has a takedown stuffed.
Zacharia Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ufalopolaus.
Steele is looking to slow Ufalopolaus down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Ufalopolaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele looks to clinch
and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ufalopolaus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Zacharia Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele tries to clinch but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufalopolaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele wants to clinch up but Ufalopolaus keeps it at a distance.
Ufalopolaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Steele moves into range and clinches up with Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.

Steele has closed the distance and engaged Ufalopolaus in a clinch.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ufalopolaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus lands a nice uppercut.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ufalopolaus wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ufalopolaus smiles and moves away.
Zacharia Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ufalopolaus misses with a body kick.
Ufalopolaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ufalopolaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ufalopolaus.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Ufalopolaus's shoulder, as Ufalopolaus tries to avoid the shot.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ufalopolaus circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ufalopolaus moves away.
Ufalopolaus scores with a nice strike.
Steele tries to clinch but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.
Steele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zacharia Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufalopolaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but Ufalopolaus moves away

and Ufalopolaus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Ufalopolaus lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufalopolaus working a defensive guard here.
Ufalopolaus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus is keeping the position.

Ufalopolaus pushes a forearm under Steele's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steele is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahkmed Ufalopolaus! Ahkmed Ufalopolaus retains his welterweight title!