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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Capobianco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andres Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Capobianco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hammond.
Capobianco with the counter takedown but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Capobianco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capobianco gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Capobianco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Capobianco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Capobianco stalls from top position.
Capobianco stands up.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capobianco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammond is trying to defend but Capobianco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capobianco is taking a breather. Hammond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Capobianco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammond tries to get to full guard but Capobianco has control of the leg.
Capobianco slows the pace down in half guard.
Capobianco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capobianco escapes and gets back to his feet.
Capobianco gets a takedown into half guard.
Hammond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capobianco.
Capobianco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capobianco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammond to regain full guard.
Hammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capobianco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammond's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hammond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capobianco.
Capobianco works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capobianco controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Capobianco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Capobianco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammond is trying to defend but Capobianco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Capobianco is trying to work for a kimura but Hammond is defending well.
Capobianco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capobianco looks to land a strike but Hammond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alfredo Capobianco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capobianco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capobianco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capobianco misses with a two punch combination.
Capobianco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Capobianco is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammond has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Capobianco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammond did well to prevent Capobianco getting side control.
Capobianco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Capobianco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capobianco works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond avoids a strike by Capobianco and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Capobianco's guard! Fantastic escape!
Capobianco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Capobianco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capobianco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Capobianco forces Hammond back against the cage and clinches.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Capobianco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Capobianco manages to end up in side control.
Capobianco taking a breather here.
Capobianco tries for a kimura but Hammond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capobianco controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Capobianco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Capobianco drives through with a takedown into Hammond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Capobianco passes Hammond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capobianco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capobianco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammond to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to clinch.
Capobianco clinches with his opponent.
Capobianco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hammond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hammond gets caught flat footed, as Capobianco shoots in with a quick 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!
Capobianco content to stall in guard here.
Capobianco stands up from Hammond's guard - Capobianco perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capobianco is in Hammond's guard.
Capobianco gets to his feet - Hammond follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capobianco stalks Hammond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammond's face. Hammond staggers backwards, shaken.
Capobianco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammond to the mat! Hammond manages to get full guard.
Hammond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capobianco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Capobianco with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammond keeping full guard, as Capobianco tries to pass.
Capobianco stands up from Hammond's guard - Capobianco perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capobianco moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Capobianco.
Capobianco successfully pulls guard.
Capobianco seems keen to control Hammond's posture.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond preventing the sweep.
Capobianco manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Capobianco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capobianco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Capobianco!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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