PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Capone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Spartacus's chin.

Capone
vs
Spartacus

175 cm
25
211 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
20
207 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spartacus clinches up with Capone and pushes him back against the cage.
Spartacus has a couple of punches blocked by Capone.
Spartacus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Capone has Spartacus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartacus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spartacus has Capone pressed against the cage, preventing Capone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Capone is trying to drag Spartacus to the mat but Spartacus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Spartacus.
Spartacus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Spartacus lands a body shot.
Spartacus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Capone tries for a takedown but Spartacus manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartacus.
Capone goes for a takedown attempt but Spartacus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Capone.
Spartacus misses with a looping right.

Spartacus moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capone has Spartacus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartacus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Capone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartacus prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartacus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Spartacus.
Spartacus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Capone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spartacus lands a left hand.
Capone wants a takedown.
Spartacus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spartacus lands with a left to the head.
Capone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spartacus cracks Capone with a nice body shot.
Capone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spartacus lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartacus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartacus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Capone is working for takedown but Spartacus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Capone is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Spartacus.
Spartacus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Capone.
Spartacus is pressed up against the cage. Capone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spartacus down to the mat. Spartacus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Capone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Capone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spartacus drives through and clinches with Capone against the cage.

Capone pulls guard effortlessly.
Capone is trying to control the position but Spartacus postures up.
Spartacus slips nicely into half guard.
Spartacus trying to pass the guard but Capone defending well.
Capone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartacus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spartacus wants to stand up but Capone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Spartacus is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone trying to control here.
Spartacus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Spartacus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spartacus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Capone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spartacus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spartacus lands a hook to the side of the head.

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.
Spartacus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Spartacus prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Spartacus.
Capone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartacus smiles and moves away.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartacus jabs at Capone's body.
Spartacus lands with a cross.

It looks like Al Capone has been cut.

Spartacus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Capone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spartacus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus lands a shoulder strike.
Spartacus lands a shot to the body.
Spartacus lands a body shot.
Capone wants a takedown.
Spartacus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Spartacus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Capone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Spartacus moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capone wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartacus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartacus.
Spartacus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Spartacus - that landed with a thud.
Spartacus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spartacus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spartacus lands a shoulder strike.
Spartacus lands with a light punch inside.
Spartacus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartacus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spartacus prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spartacus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spartacus cracks Capone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Capone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spartacus finish him?

Capone is rocked!

Spartacus pushes Capone up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus presses Capone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartacus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartacus is working Capone over against the cage.
Spartacus gets through Capone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spartacus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capone backwards.
Capone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spartacus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Spartacus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Capone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Al Capone's cut is getting worse.
Spartacus presses Capone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capone seems to have got his legs back now.
Capone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spartacus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Capone.
Spartacus presses Capone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capone takes a shot to the head.
Spartacus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartacus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartacus lands a hook to the side of the head.

Spartacus drops Capone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Capone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mr Spartacus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spartacus lands a shot to the body.
Spartacus scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartacus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Capone with a big uppercut! Capone tries to clinch up but Spartacus pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Capone to the mat! Capone covers up and Spartacus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Spartacus!