Ricky Steele’s point-fighting style has him one step closer to becoming The Ultimate Fighter.
The karate expert out-struck Suman Mokhtarian in week 6 of TUF 27, putting coach Daniel Cormier back in the win column and improving their team’s record to 5-1 on the season. All three of Cormier’s featherweights to fight so far have advanced in the tournament.
Over the course of two rounds, Mokhtarian was unable to show off the grappling expertise that he displayed back in his native Australia. He’s had several submission finishes go viral including a win by twister last July.