PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Capelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyashi Hayakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyashi Hayakawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Capelli
vs
Hayakawa

165 cm
23
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Capelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyashi Hayakawa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Capelli.
Hayakawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capelli throws a big counter combination but Hayakawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayakawa throws an overhand right that lands on Capelli's shoulder, as Capelli tries to avoid the shot.
Capelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayakawa on the side of the head.
Hayakawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Capelli throws a low kick but Hayakawa moves out of range easily.
Hayakawa looks for a takedown but Capelli sprawls well.

Capelli closes the distance and clinches.
Hayakawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Capelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Capelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyashi Hayakawa.
Capelli being controlled against the cage.

Hayakawa breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Capelli.
Hayakawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli counters with a three punch combo that has Hayakawa backing up. Hayakawa nods at Capelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayakawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayakawa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Capelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Capelli gets a clinch.

Capelli manages to break the clinch.
Capelli connects with a body shot that sends Hayakawa's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayakawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Capelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayakawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayakawa.
Capelli misses with a double jab.
Capelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayakawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capelli moves in looking to clinch but Hayakawa pushes him off.
Capelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Capelli does no damage.
Hayakawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Capelli defends it well.
Hayakawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Capelli.
Hayakawa with the counter takedown but Capelli avoids it easily.
Hayakawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Capelli wants to land a leg kick but Hayakawa is out of range.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown but Capelli shows good takedown defense.
Capelli misses with a double jab.
Hayakawa tries to bum rush Capelli with a series of wild strikes but Capelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa lands with a shot to the body.
Capelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayakawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayakawa tries to bum rush Capelli with a series of wild strikes but Capelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Hayakawa.
Hayakawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Capelli.
Capelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Capelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Capelli looks to land a combination. Hayakawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayakawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capelli throws a big counter combination but Hayakawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayakawa checks a leg kick.
Hayakawa cracks Capelli with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capelli misses with a wild combination.
Hayakawa looks for a takedown but Capelli sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hayakawa both land. Nice combination.
Hayakawa dodges the punch combination from Capelli.
Hayakawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Capelli.
Capelli misses with a double jab

and Hayakawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Capelli is looking to get back to his feet here but Hayakawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Capelli's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayakawa misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Capelli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hayakawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Capelli throws a leg kick but Hayakawa moved away.
Capelli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayakawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Capelli's head.
Capelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayakawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hayakawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Capelli throws a low kick but Hayakawa avoids it.
Capelli throws a nice looking combination but Hayakawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy Capelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayakawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayakawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Capelli.
Hayakawa shoots in for a takedown but Capelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayakawa throws a nice looking combination but Capelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capelli cracks Hayakawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capelli throws a one two combo.
Hayakawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jimmy Capelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Capelli throws a series of punches but Hayakawa avoids them all with ease.
Hayakawa lands with a shot to the body.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hayakawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capelli's guard.
Capelli wants to get back to his feet but Hayakawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayakawa chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capelli keeping full guard, as Hayakawa tries to pass.
Hayakawa stays in close to Capelli's body and controls the position.
Capelli is looking to stand up but Hayakawa isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capelli wants to stand up but Hayakawa is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayakawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Hayakawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Capelli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayakawa is in Capelli's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayakawa is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Capelli is on top in guard.

Hayakawa 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.
Capelli tries to stand but Hayakawa is controlling from the bottom.

Hayakawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capelli is aware though and is defending well.
Capelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayakawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayakawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Hayakawa seems content to control.
Capelli is trying to stand back up but Hayakawa is controlling him
Hayakawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayakawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayakawa prevents Capelli from improving his position.
Capelli pushes Hayakawa off looking to stand but Hayakawa dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hyashi Hayakawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Capelli needs to keep his hands up - Hayakawa had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Capelli

and Hayakawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capelli's guard.

Capelli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hayakawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nice elbow from Hayakawa.
Hayakawa is stalling here.

Hayakawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayakawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayakawa walks into a straight right hand from Capelli.
Capelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayakawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Capelli throws a right hand that Hayakawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayakawa also avoids with ease.

Hayakawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capelli's guard.
Capelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capelli tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capelli has momentary wrist control but Hayakawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Capelli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hayakawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Capelli dips to his left and cracks Hayakawa with an uppercut!
We've been told by Capelli's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capelli throws a series of punches but Hayakawa avoids them all with ease.
Capelli looks to land a combination. Hayakawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayakawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayakawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capelli tries to avoid it but Hayakawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capelli to the ground. Capelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayakawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Capelli counters with a three punch combo that has Hayakawa backing up. Hayakawa nods at Capelli to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Capelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayakawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hayakawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hayakawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Capelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayakawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayakawa's back!
Capelli tries to get the hooks in deep but Hayakawa pushed the leg off.
Capelli keeps control of the position as Hayakawa tries to break free.
Hayakawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hayakawa manages to get to full guard.

Hayakawa kicks Capelli off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capelli lands with a nice combination. Hayakawa backs away looking to recover.
Hayakawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capelli is looking for a counter combo.
Capelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayakawa wants to counter the offense by Capelli and move into the clinch position.
Capelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayakawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayakawa connects with a high kick.

Capelli is rocked!
Capelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Capelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayakawa has his takedown stuffed
and Capelli counters with a left and a right that stings Hayakawa.
Jimmy Capelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyashi Hayakawa.
Capelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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 Jimmy Capelli.
I think Capelli 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!