PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Hooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Capone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Capone
vs
Hooker

170 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alf Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capone pinned against the cage. Capone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Capone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Capone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooker pinned against the cage. Hooker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Capone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hooker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooker is keeping the position for now.
Capone is looking to advance position but Hooker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hooker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Capone wants to hold on but Hooker pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hooker goes for an armbar but Capone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Capone.
Hooker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capone looking to pass the guard.
Hooker trying to keep a closed guard but Capone is proving a slippery customer.
Capone throwing strikes from guard but Hooker blocks nicely.
Capone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hooker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone stops Hooker from standing up.
Capone wants to pass the guard but Hooker is keeping the position.

Hooker looking for a guillotine here but Capone defends easily.
Capone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hooker keeping full guard, as Capone tries to pass.
Hooker wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capone postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alf Hooker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hooker scores with a head kick.
Hooker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capone but Capone pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Hooker.
Capone blocks a head kick by Hooker.
Capone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Capone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hooker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Hooker lands but Capone takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooker tries to sprawl out of it but Capone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooker tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alf Hooker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hooker gets caught napping as Capone dives in and scores a takedown. Hooker manages to retain guard.

Capone stands up and waves to Hooker to follow him.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capone as he jumps to the side.
Hooker tries for a takedown but Capone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Hooker.
Capone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooker swivels and escapes.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capone but Capone pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Capone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hooker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Capone.
Capone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hooker defending against the ground and pound.

Capone stands up and beckons Hooker to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown but Capone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hooker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Capone which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooker tries for a takedown but Capone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Capone takes the fight into the clinch.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Capone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.

Capone gets control of Hooker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hooker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Capone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hooker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Capone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hooker, into his guard.
Hooker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooker keeping full guard, as Capone tries to pass.
Capone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hooker kicks Capone off and gets to his feet.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt - Capone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Capone avoids the head kick by Hooker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooker wants it to stay on the feet.
Capone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Capone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capone is defended easily by Hooker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooker connects with a leg kick. Capone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hooker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capone's waist but Capone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooker off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capone.

Hooker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Capone!
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 Al Capone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hooker dives in and grabs Capone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes down on Hooker's head and hops out.
Hooker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Capone tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Capone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Hooker.
A head kick misses from Hooker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capone.
Capone lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capone leaves Hooker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt.
Capone closes the distance and clinches up with Hooker, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes Hooker against the cage but Hooker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hooker shoots in and drives through. Capone sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Hooker.
Hooker throws a head kick but Capone moves out of range.
Alf Hooker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone dives in and grabs Hooker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hooker pushes down on Capone's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capone moves into the clinch successfully.
Capone has had enough of the clinch but Hooker keeps him there for the moment.
Hooker has Capone pressed against the cage, preventing Capone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hooker decides to pull guard.
Capone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooker wants to sweep but no luck.
Capone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooker is keeping the position for now.
Hooker wants to stand but Capone is controlling the position.
Hooker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooker tries to control but Capone wriggling away.

Hooker looking to secure an arm triangle but Capone defends it well.
Hooker takes Capone's back.

Capone showing good submission defense here.

Hooker looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Capone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Hooker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Capone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hooker gets his hands free as Capone looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can Capone hold on?! Hooker is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Hooker is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Capone with him. Capone is trying to defend but Hooker has an arm under the chin now! Capone grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alf Hooker!
Alf Hooker gave a mention to Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).