PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainanum comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. Capwell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Haunted - 99 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Haplopelma Hainanum has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Haplopelma Hainanum seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hainanum
vs
Capwell

190 cm
29
223 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

183 cm
31
217 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

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Brute

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell blocks a head kick by Hainanum.
Hainanum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hainanum avoids the body shot from Capwell.
Capwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hainanum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hainanum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hainanum closes the distance but Capwell moves to the side
and Capwell counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Capwell misses.

Hainanum closes the distance and clinches.
Hainanum prevents the takedown attempt.

Capwell is trying to trip Hainanum. He has hold of a leg but Hainanum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Capwell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hainanum has momentary wrist control but Capwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Capwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell trying to control but Hainanum is working from the bottom.
Capwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mason Capwell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hainanum. Capwell shrugs it off though.

Capwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hainanum misses with a knee strike.
Capwell looking for a takedown.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainanum lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Mason Capwell has been cut.
Capwell looks winded!
Hainanum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hainanum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Capwell.
Hainanum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hainanum landing knees to the body.
Capwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hainanum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hainanum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capwell avoids it.
Capwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hainanum after a bit of a struggle.

Hainanum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Capwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hainanum to the mat. Hainanum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Capwell postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hainanum has his feet on Capwell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hainanum lands with a kick to the temple. Capwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hainanum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capwell.
Hainanum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hainanum is looking to clinch.
Hainanum misses with a wild combination.
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hainanum tries to clinch up
and Capwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capwell.
Hainanum lands a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hainanum blocks a jab.
Haplopelma Hainanum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hainanum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Capwell counters with a left and a right that stings Hainanum.

Capwell moves into range and clinches up with Hainanum.
Hainanum lands a damaging elbow.
Hainanum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capwell avoids the elbow strike from Hainanum, against the cage.
Hainanum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Capwell.
Nice body punch from Capwell - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hainanum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Capwell presses Hainanum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capwell blocks an elbow strike from Hainanum.
Hainanum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Haplopelma Hainanum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Capwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hainanum closes the distance but Capwell moves to the side
and Capwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Capwell misses.
Capwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hainanum is looking to slow Capwell down with leg kicks.
Capwell blocks a jab.
Capwell swings for the body but Hainanum moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capwell. Hainanum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hainanum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hainanum stuffs the takedown.
Capwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hainanum wants to clinch up but Capwell keeps it at a distance.

Hainanum darts in and clinches Capwell up against the cage.
Capwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hainanum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
Hainanum missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell dodges an elbow strike from Hainanum.
Haplopelma Hainanum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hainanum is leaning against Capwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capwell is breathing heavily.
Capwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hainanum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hainanum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hainanum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hainanum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
Capwell blocks an uppercut.
Capwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capwell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capwell avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hainanum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hainanum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hainanum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hainanum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hainanum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capwell is defending well for now.
Hainanum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Hainanum.
Hainanum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capwell blocks it with crossed arms.

Capwell breaks the clinch.
Hainanum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hainanum is looking to slow Capwell down with leg kicks.
Haplopelma Hainanum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Hainanum is looking to clinch but Capwell is avoiding it.
Hainanum throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hainanum misses with a head kick.
Capwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hainanum tries to clinch up
and Hainanum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hainanum moves in looking to clinch but Capwell pushes him off.
Hainanum misses with a head kick.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Capwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainanum moves away.
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hainanum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Capwell to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hainanum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Capwell counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hainanum takes one to the side of the head.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Capwell misses.
Hainanum throws a head kick that misses.
Hainanum wants to clinch.
Hainanum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hainanum.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haplopelma Hainanum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Capwell's cut.
That's time! Hainanum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Capwell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Capwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hainanum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hainanum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Hainanum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hainanum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capwell.
Hainanum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hainanum is defending well.
Capwell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hainanum up against the cage.
Capwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hainanum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hainanum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
Capwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hainanum has a couple of punches blocked by Capwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Capwell fails to land.
Hainanum lands with a short shot to the head.
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Capwell.
Hainanum tries to work over Capwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hainanum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Capwell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hainanum can't fight it off and eventually Capwell manages to take the fight to the floor. Hainanum looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell postures up in Hainanum's guard and throws a big left but Hainanum blocks it.
Capwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Hainanum keeping moving, preventing Capwell from controlling successfully.
Hainanum wants to stand but Capwell is controlling the position.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Hainanum keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainanum is keeping the position for now.
Capwell stays in close to Hainanum's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mason Capwell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Capwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hainanum.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Hainanum tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Hainanum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capwell looks to land a left hand but Hainanum moved out of range nicely.
Hainanum is looking to clinch but Capwell is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum darts in trying to clinch
and Capwell counters with a straight right hand.
Capwell tries to clinch but Hainanum moves out of range.
Hainanum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hainanum ducks under a wild hook from Capwell.

Capwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Hainanum's guard.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Mason Capwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hainanum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Hainanum is working hard here to advance position.
Haplopelma Hainanum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capwell stops Hainanum from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Capwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hainanum is pulling down on Capwell's head. It's preventing any offense from Capwell, at least for the moment.
Hainanum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell throwing strikes but missing.
Capwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason Capwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capwell throwing strikes from guard but Hainanum blocks nicely.
Hainanum trying to keep a closed guard but Capwell is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hainanum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haplopelma Hainanum!
Haplopelma Hainanum spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.