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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Velka's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Miklo Velka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
39 - 21 - 0 |
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219 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Capwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velka wants to get back to his feet.
Capwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Capwell is pressing down on Velka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velka is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capwell takes one to the chin there.
Capwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velka's guard.
Capwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Capwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velka is being controlled here.
Capwell tries to move to mount but Velka blocks the move with his legs.
Capwell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Velka wants to control but Capwell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka is trying to escape the position but Capwell is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.
Capwell shoots in and drives through. Velka sprawls well.
Capwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velka.
Nice takedown defense from Velka. No joy for Capwell on that attempt.
Capwell is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velka but Velka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velka darts in and clinches Capwell up against the cage.
Capwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Capwell as Velka tries to tie him up.
Capwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Capwell in his tracks for a moment.
Velka struggles to land a body shot inside as Capwell controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velka just leaning against Capwell, taking a breather.
Velka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capwell avoids it.
Capwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Capwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Capwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velka tries to clinch up but Capwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Velka gets caught napping as Capwell dives in and scores a takedown. Velka manages to retain guard.
Mason Capwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capwell forces his way into half guard.
Capwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Capwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velka tries to roll over but Capwell keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell is controlling the pace.
Capwell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Velka for as long as he can get away with.
Capwell stops Velka from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Velka wants to clinch.
Velka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capwell.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velka tries to clinch but Capwell is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velka is looking to clinch but Capwell is avoiding it.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velka throws a front kick aimed at Capwell's knee but Capwell avoids it well.
Velka misses with a body kick.
Capwell looks for a takedown but Velka sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a body shot but no joy.
Capwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Capwell fails with the takedown.
Velka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velka looks to throw the jab but Capwell is out of range.
Velka cracks Capwell with an open hand slap.
Capwell dives in and grabs Velka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velka pushes down on Capwell's head and hops out.
Capwell shoots in but Velka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velka pushes Capwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Velka tries a knee to the head but Capwell blocks it.
Capwell takes a shot to the head.
Capwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Velka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Velka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velka wants to stall.
Capwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Velka after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velka crunches a lovely knee into Capwell's ribcage.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
Velka stops a takedown attempt from Capwell.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velka looking to throw knees to the head but Capwell is blocking nicely.
Capwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Capwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Velka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Velka misses the target.
Capwell tries to counter with a takedown but Velka is quick to defend against it.
Velka stuns Capwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Velka misses.
Velka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Capwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Velka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velka as he avoids it easily.
Capwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Velka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Velka thuds his right hand into Capwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capwell moves away.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velka tries to clinch but Capwell moves out of range.
Capwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Velka as Capwell shoots in.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miklo Velka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velka.
Velka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velka. Capwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velka swivels and escapes.
Velka throws a series of strikes that have Capwell backpedaling.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velka wants to clinch up but Capwell keeps it at a distance.
Velka misses with a two punch combination.
Capwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velka is fending him off so far but Capwell persists. Nope, Velka circles away and we're back to standing.
Velka swings for the body but Capwell moves out of range.
Velka tries to land a front kick but Capwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velka lands a good knee to the midsection. Capwell won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Velka.
Velka avoiding damage.
Capwell goes for a takedown attempt but Velka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason Capwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Capwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Capwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Velka!
Velka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Miklo Velka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velka.
Velka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Capwell misses with a takedown
and Velka counters with a nice uppercut.
Velka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velka.
Capwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Capwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Velka.
Velka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capwell.
Capwell attempts a counter takedown but Velka avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell checks a leg kick.
Capwell has a takedown stuffed.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Velka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velka misses with a head kick.
Velka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capwell.
Velka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Capwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Capwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Velka.
Velka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Capwell eats them both and turns towards Velka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Velka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka has closed the distance and engaged Capwell in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Velka.
Miklo Velka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Velka.
Capwell goes for a takedown attempt but Velka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velka cracks Capwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Velka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capwell doesn't seem phased though.
Velka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Velka tries to clinch there but Capwell circles away.
Velka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Capwell is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velka clobbers Capwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miklo Velka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Capwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick from Velka.
Capwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Velka connects with a body shot.
Velka has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Post fight, Miklo Velka took to the microphone: 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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energy
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hype
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