PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Canuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Canuck
vs
Capone

182 cm
23
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Bad Man Clothing

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zyd Canuck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thai Capone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Canuck misses.
Canuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Canuck is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canuck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Capone sprawls well. Capone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canuck gets slowly back to his feet.
Canuck shoots in but Capone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Canuck misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canuck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyd Canuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canuck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Capone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Capone gets caught flat footed, as Canuck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Canuck postures up.
Canuck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Capone is trying to keep Canuck in close.
Capone looking for a sweep. Not yet Capone, not yet.
Capone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Canuck!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Capone. What's that going to do exactly?
Canuck is looking to get to half guard.
Canuck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Canuck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Capone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Canuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Capone seems to be looking for submissions.
Canuck is staying active underneath Capone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canuck looking for submissions off his back.

Capone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Canuck.
Canuck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canuck is staying active underneath Capone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Capone content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Canuck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Capone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canuck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capone.
Canuck tries to get to full guard but Capone has control of the leg.

Capone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Canuck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuck is trying to improve his position.
Capone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canuck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Canuck tries to buck Capone off but Capone is having none of it.
Canuck throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Capone trying to control the position but Canuck is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canuck is looking for a sweep.
Capone avoids the strikes from the bottom by Canuck.
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 Zyd Canuck will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Canuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capone is trying to force a seperation but Canuck has the dominant position.
Canuck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Capone after a bit of a struggle.
Canuck wants a takedown but no success here.
Capone tries to break the clinch but Canuck is controlling the position.
Capone wants to get back to striking at distance but Canuck won't allow it.
Canuck has Capone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canuck has been working on his balance at Main Event Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Capone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zyd Canuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capone is looking to break free of the clinch but Canuck has double underhooks.
Canuck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Capone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Capone prevents the takedown attempt.
Capone can't find room to land a body shot as Canuck controls the action.
Capone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Capone tries to break the clinch but Canuck is controlling the position.

Canuck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Capone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canuck.
Capone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canuck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is trying to get back to full guard.

Canuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Canuck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capone trying to control here.
Canuck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Canuck seems to be working for a kimura but Capone defends the submission attempt.

Canuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Canuck is thwarting Capone's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capone actively working from the bottom here.
Zyd Canuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capone gets full guard.
Capone trying to control the position.
Canuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Canuck with a flurry of punches that miss.

Canuck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Capone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Capone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Capone!
Canuck pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuck tries to improve position but can't.
Canuck wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Canuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canuck is working hard here to advance position.
Canuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canuck tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Capone is looking to take a break and control but Canuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Capone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Canuck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Capone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuck is just riding it out for now. Capone eventually gives up the hold.

Canuck has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Capone. Oh but Canuck has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Capone goes limp - he's gone! Canuck jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zyd Canuck!
Zyd Canuck retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zyd Canuck thanked Bad Man Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Thai Capone spoke after the fight, saying 'Very tough opponent, I'll be back.'.