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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elias Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Ankarstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Steele has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elias Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Ankarstrom!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele goes for a takedown attempt but Ankarstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ankarstrom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ankarstrom clinches with his opponent.
Ankarstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ankarstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steele enables Ankarstrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steele is looking for a triangle but Ankarstrom pushes his legs off easily.
Steele pulls Ankarstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Steele's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankarstrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ankarstrom from controlling successfully.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ankarstrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele has his takedown stuffed
and Ankarstrom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ankarstrom.
Ankarstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ankarstrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele managing to control the position.
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!
Ankarstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele controls Ankarstrom momentarily but Ankarstrom frees himself.
Ankarstrom throws an elbow that misses. Steele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ankarstrom's guard. Nice move by Steele!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom 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.
Ankarstrom has an active guard here but Steele has managed to pass into half guard.
Ankarstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Ankarstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Steele there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankarstrom pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Ankarstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Ankarstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ankarstrom looks winded!
Ankarstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Steele lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Ankarstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ankarstrom fails to land the takedown.
Ankarstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Ankarstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Elias Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ankarstrom to the ground. Steele is now in Ankarstrom's guard.
Ankarstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ankarstrom is breathing heavily.
Ankarstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ankarstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele stands up over Ankarstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele scoring with some ground and pound.
Steele distracts Ankarstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charlie Ankarstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ankarstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ankarstrom looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steele has picked Ankarstrom up and slammed him! Ankarstrom can't keep hold of the triangle and Steele manages to pass to side control!
Steele is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ankarstrom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ankarstrom is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it.
Steele landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankarstrom tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Steele pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ankarstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Ankarstrom is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ankarstrom working to try and regain half guard.
Steele lands with some strikes.
Ankarstrom tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Ankarstrom wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele working Ankarstrom over with strikes here.
Steele lands a big elbow.
Ankarstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankarstrom tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankarstrom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ankarstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Steele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ankarstrom with the active half guard here but Steele passes nicely into side control.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ankarstrom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steele is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ankarstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ankarstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BOOM! Steele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankarstrom tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Ankarstrom prevents Steele from taking his back.
Ankarstrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ankarstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele controlling the position.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ankarstrom is controlling him.
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Steele has his foot on Ankarstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ankarstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Ankarstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankarstrom connects with a couple of short punches.
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Ankarstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Steele pulls Ankarstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Elias Steele.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ankarstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ankarstrom sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ankarstrom.
Steele lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ankarstrom down.
Ankarstrom tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ankarstrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankarstrom tries to buck Steele off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Steele!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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