PBP Commentary

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

Kraze
vs
Capone

191 cm
27
277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peyton Kraze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kraze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Capone was covering up waiting for the punch and Kraze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kraze tries to free his leg and advance position but Capone is retaining full guard.

Capone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraze trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraze postures up in Capone's guard and throws a big left but Capone blocks it.
Kraze throwing strikes but missing.
Kraze trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Capone working for a triangle but Kraze defends it easily.
Kraze wants to pass the guard but Capone is keeping the position.
Kraze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraze wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Capone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraze.
Kraze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraze tries to free his leg and advance position but Capone is retaining full guard.

Capone is looking for a triangle but Kraze pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Capone's head.
Kraze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses.

Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraze is aware though and is defending well.
Kraze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses.

Capone is looking for a triangle but Kraze pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraze is aware though and is defending well.
Kraze has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capone is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraze looking to sit in guard and control but Capone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Capone trying to control but Kraze is working from the bottom.
Capone stopping the sweep attempt from Kraze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraze controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Al Capone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kraze dives in and grabs Capone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes down on Kraze's head and hops out.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kraze as he avoids it easily.
Kraze tries to clinch but Capone moves out of range.

Kraze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capone tries to bench press Kraze off him but Kraze keeps the position.
Kraze laying and praying for a moment but Capone takes advantage and regains half guard.

Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Kraze moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kraze wants to control but Capone is keeping him busy.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Capone to regain full guard.
Kraze throws a strike but Capone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraze 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 trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Capone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraze tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Kraze keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Kraze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capone is one step ahead there.
Kraze controlling the position.
Capone wants to control from the top but Kraze keeps moving.

Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Capone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Kraze has his hands on Capone's head, controlling the position.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Capone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraze is retaining full guard.

Capone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Capone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraze keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Kraze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capone on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt.

Kraze drives through with a takedown into Capone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraze is looking to advance position but Capone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraze wants to control but Capone is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Capone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peyton Kraze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Kraze as Capone shoots in.

Kraze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kraze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kraze is landing with some decent strikes but Capone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kraze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraze tries to control but Capone wriggling away.
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!
Kraze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kraze with shots to the head and body - Capone looks very uncomfortable down there.

Capone is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraze postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Capone badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kraze around the waist but Kraze pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kraze is the winner by TKO! Kraze jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Kraze!