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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unstop Able (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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189 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Unstop Able!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Able digs a good hook to Capone's body.
Capone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Able checks it well.
Capone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capone feints a jab promting Able to slip. Capone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Able slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Capone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Able avoids it really well and circles away.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Able stuffs the takedown.
Unstop Able has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Capone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Able throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Capone.
A slow jab from Able misses its intended target.
Capone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Able defends it nicely.
Capone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone fails with the takedown.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.
Capone wants to clinch
and Able counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Able throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Capone lands but Able takes it in his stride.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt.
Capone wants to land a leg kick but Able is out of range.
Able looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capone tries for a takedown but Able sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capone shoots for a takedown but Able saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Able throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Able misses with a lunging right hand
so Capone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Capone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Able looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Able looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Able!
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!
Capone is trying to work for a sweep but Able has mounted him!
Able is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Capone shoots in and drives through. Able sprawls well.
Able misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Capone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capone has gone for a leg lock! Able slips out almost immediately though and dives into Capone's guard.
Able has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone wants to get back to his feet but Able is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Capone looks gassed!
Capone wants to sweep but no luck.
Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Able is aware though and is defending well.
Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Able doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Able manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Able passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Able is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Capone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Capone.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Able as he avoids it easily.
Able swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capone counters with a single leg into guard. Able didn't expect that.
Capone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Able swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Able manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capone has Able in his guard.
Capone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Able defends well.
Capone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capone looking for a guillotine here but Able defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capone working for a triangle but Able defends it easily.
Capone has a closed guard, preventing Able from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Able gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capone has a closed guard, preventing Able from standing up.
Capone 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.
Capone is looking for a triangle here but Able uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Able stands up and beckons Capone to his feet.
Capone fails to land the takedown.
Able swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capone counters with a series of strikes. Able will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Able misses.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt.
Unstop Able has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Able stuffs the takedown attempt from Capone. Capone gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Able rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Capone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Able.
Able throws a body punch but Capone moves out of range.
Able looks to land a left hand but Capone moved out of range nicely.
Able takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Able fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Capone on the side of the head.
Capone slips a jab from Able.
Able avoids the head kick by Capone.
Able misses the shot to the body.
Able throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Capone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Able as Capone shoots in.
A slow jab from Able misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone shoots in for a takedown but Able shows good takedown defense.
Unstop Able has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Horrible takedown by Capone or perhaps it was just good defense by Able which made him look bad.
Unstop Able is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Able lands with a straight right. Capone didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Able. Those never looked like landing.
Able closes the distance and clinches.
Capone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Able avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Able taking a breather.
Able gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Able wants to break free but Capone has control.
Capone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Able gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Able stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Unstop Able.
Able swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capone tries for a takedown but Able sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Able misses with a hook
and Capone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Capone thows a big elbow that misses.
Able might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Capone tries to free his leg and advance position but Able is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Able scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Al Capone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone lands a nice shot to the body.
Capone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Able manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Able is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Capone, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone has his foot on Able's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Able works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Capone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Able stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Capone or perhaps it was just good defense by Able which made him look bad.
Able stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Able wants it to stay on the feet.
Capone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Able swats away the attempt to clinch by Capone.
Able swings widly with a right hand
and Capone counters with a single leg into guard. Able didn't expect that.
Capone throws and elbow that misses. Able uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Capone's guard. Nice move by Able!
Capone has his foot on Able's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Able works his way back into a safe position though.
Capone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unstop Able has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capone has his foot on Able's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Able works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Capone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capone 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Capone!
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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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