PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Capobianco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alfredo Capobianco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Capobianco
vs
Sharpe

179 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Capobianco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Capobianco enables Sharpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Capobianco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Capobianco has his feet on Sharpe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sharpe is looking to clinch.

Sharpe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Capobianco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sharpe taking a break here but Capobianco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Capobianco trying to control here.
Capobianco wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe working the head and body with strikes.
Capobianco is trying to get back to full guard.
Capobianco is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capobianco's head.
Capobianco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sharpe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Capobianco dodges it nicely.
Capobianco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Capobianco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharpe is controlling him.
Capobianco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Capobianco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capobianco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe tries to clinch up.
Sharpe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Capobianco misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharpe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharpe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capobianco is fending him off so far but Sharpe persists. Nope, Capobianco circles away and we're back to standing.
Capobianco slaps away a takedown attempt from Sharpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sharpe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capobianco quickly recovers to half guard.
Sharpe is thwarting Capobianco's attempts to control the position.
Capobianco gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe trying to control but Capobianco is working from the bottom.
Capobianco wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Capobianco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capobianco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharpe manages to get himself to full guard.
Capobianco wants to pass the guard but Sharpe is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Capobianco has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capobianco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alfredo Capobianco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Sharpe.

Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.

Sharpe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharpe lands a nice short elbow.
Capobianco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
Capobianco trying to control from the bottom.

Capobianco pushes Sharpe off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sharpe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharpe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Sharpe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Capobianco shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharpe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Capobianco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Capobianco tries to clinch up but Sharpe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharpe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sharpe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sharpe showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharpe is pressing down on Capobianco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capobianco is holding on for now.
Capobianco tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe content to control rather than advance.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but Capobianco defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sharpe slips a nice elbow through Capobianco's hands, connecting with Capobianco's forehead.
Capobianco wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.
Capobianco is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Capobianco gets back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Capobianco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Capobianco doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpe circles away.

Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Capobianco won't allow it.
Capobianco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharpe's efforts to push away.
Capobianco lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Stanley Sharpe has been cut.

Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Capobianco wants to stand but Sharpe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sharpe 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.

Capobianco gets to his feet - Sharpe follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharpe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capobianco's guard.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.

Capobianco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharpe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharpe is in close to Capobianco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capobianco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sharpe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capobianco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharpe has Capobianco in his guard.
Capobianco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is controlling Capobianco's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe shoots for a takedown but Capobianco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Capobianco.
Capobianco scores with a leg kick.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capobianco circles away.
As Sharpe looks to move away, Capobianco throws a big counter combo bu Sharpe just gets out of the way.
Alfredo Capobianco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Sharpe.
Capobianco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharpe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharpe misses with a takedown attempt - Capobianco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Capobianco pushes him off.
Capobianco shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Sharpe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharpe fails with the takedown.
Capobianco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Capobianco goes for a double leg but Sharpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharpe continues to drive forward.

Sharpe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Capobianco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharpe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capobianco trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capobianco trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
Capobianco wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe is working Capobianco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Capobianco is pulling down on Sharpe's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capobianco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe keeping hold of Capobianco's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Capobianco fails with the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfredo Capobianco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sharpe darts in and clinches Capobianco up against the cage.
Capobianco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharpe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capobianco prevents the takedown attempt.
Capobianco trying to land knees to the body.
Capobianco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharpe's efforts to push away.
Sharpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capobianco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body kick there by Capobianco.
Capobianco jabs Sharpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alfredo Capobianco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sharpe has Capobianco up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capobianco landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Capobianco moves into the clinch.
Sharpe jumps guard but Capobianco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Sharpe tightens his grip and picks Capobianco up, before dumping him to the ground. Capobianco manages to land in guard.

Capobianco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stanley Sharpe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capobianco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharpe goes for a double leg but Capobianco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capobianco continues to drive forward.
Capobianco dips to his left and cracks Sharpe with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sharpe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capobianco.

Capobianco rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Capobianco has Sharpe pushed against the cage.
Capobianco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharpe is defending well.
Capobianco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Capobianco won't allow it.
Alfredo Capobianco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Capobianco manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Capobianco.
I think Sharpe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Sharpe!
A victorious Stanley Sharpe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.