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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cali comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight. Steedman has chosen Last Man Standing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steedman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cali sprawls well. He's pushed Steedman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steedman shoots and misses
and Cali counters with a two punch combo.
Cali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cali gets caught napping as Steedman dives in and scores a takedown. Cali manages to retain guard.
Steedman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steedman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steedman passes Cali's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cali tries to get to full guard but Steedman has control of the leg.
Steedman is working for a kimura but Cali is defending it quite comfortably.
Steedman seems to be looking for submissions.
Steedman blocks the strikes from Cali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali is pressing down on Steedman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steedman looking to pass the guard.
Cali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steedman has gone for a leg lock! Cali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steedman's guard.
Cali is looking to stand up but Steedman won't let him.
Cali is standing up over Steedman. Steedman looks to escape but Cali dives into side control.
Cali working away.
Steedman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cali.
Cali wants to stand but Steedman is controlling his arm.
Cali decides to stand back up. Cali steps back and let's Steedman get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cali tries to clinch but Steedman moves out of range.
Cali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cali as Steedman shoots in.
Ali Cali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Steedman.
Cali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steedman's hands.
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!
Cali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cali decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steedman to his feet.
Cali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steedman.
Cali feints and as Steedman raises his hands in defense, Cali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cali prevents Steedman from getting back to his feet.
Cali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cali wants to control from the top but Steedman keeps moving.
Steedman pulls Cali in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ali Cali.
Steedman shoots and misses
and Cali counters with a big head kick but Steedman shrugs it off.
Steedman with a poor takedown
and Cali counters with a solid body kick.
Steedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steedman looks winded!
Steedman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cali dives on top into guard.
Steedman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cali is controlling him.
Steedman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali wanted to stand there but Steedman had control of the position.
Cali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cali chips away with some ground and pound.
Steedman keeping full guard, as Cali tries to pass.
Cali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Cali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miles Steedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cali leaves Steedman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steedman shoots in for a double leg but Cali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steedman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Cali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Steedman.
Cali misses with a double jab.
Ali Cali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steedman moves out of range of the body kick.
Steedman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steedman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steedman, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steedman is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steedman has gone for a leg lock! Cali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steedman's guard.
Cali prevents Steedman from getting back to his feet.
Cali decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Cali. Those never looked like landing.
Steedman shoots for a takedown but Cali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cali counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Steedman is breathing heavily.
Steedman blocks a head kick by Cali.
Steedman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cali's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cali wants to control but Steedman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steedman 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.
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!
Cali is trying to get back to full guard.
Steedman moves nicely into side control.
Cali sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cali is just riding it out for now. Steedman eventually gives up the hold.
Steedman 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.
Cali wants to control but Steedman is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali is trying to stand back up but Steedman is controlling him
Steedman is looking to pass Cali's guard but actually Cali recovers to full guard.
Steedman slips nicely into half guard.
Cali is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steedman is working for a kimura but Cali is defending it quite comfortably.
Steedman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Steedman 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!
Steedman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cali counters with a series of strikes. Steedman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steedman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cali was covering up waiting for the punch and Steedman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cali is controlling Steedman's posture.
Cali keeping full guard, as Steedman tries to pass.
Cali wants to sweep but no luck.
Cali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steedman wants to pass the guard but Cali is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steedman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cali looking to control.
Steedman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cali wants to get back to his feet but Steedman drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steedman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cali is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steedman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steedman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steedman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cali has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steedman but great work by Cali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steedman struggling a bit here.
Steedman is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steedman can't do much from the bottom here.
Steedman tries to buck Cali off but Cali is having none of it.
Steedman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cali seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steedman is trying to maintain the position but Cali is very close to passing his half guard.
Steedman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali preventing the sweep.
Steedman wants to stand up but Cali is controlling him.
Steedman is working an open guard so Cali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steedman misses with a takedown attempt
and Cali counters with a good low kick that Steedman was not able to check.
Cali connects with the punch.
Steedman fails with the takedown
and Cali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali Cali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Steedman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cali throws a sloppy head kick and Steedman moves out of range easily.
Cali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steedman if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Steedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steedman 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 Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Miles Steedman!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Miles Steedman!
Miles Steedman wins by majority decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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