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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 3081 p4p, 3552 weight class) and Emiliano Steele (ranked 171 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Blankenship was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blankenship shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blankenship wants to get up but he can't break Steele's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.
Steele wants to improve his position but instead Blankenship has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blankenship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Blankenship off! Blankenship jumps back into Steele's guard.
Blankenship postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Blankenship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blankenship has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele controlling the position.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele controlling from the top position.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blankenship is proving hard to escape from.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blankenship's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blankenship dives in for a single leg takedown but Steele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blankenship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blankenship's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blankenship on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blankenship defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Blankenship's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two 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.
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Steele stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steele tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blankenship defends well and Steele ends up having to push Blankenship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele is putting a hurting on Blankenship here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele taking a break here but Blankenship is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
Steele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Blankenship moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to control but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blankenship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blankenship checks it well.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele 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.
Blankenship looking to control.
Jakobe Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emiliano Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Steele!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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