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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . 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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217 lbs
39 - 22 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 22 - 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
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Capwell shoots in.
Capwell darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Capwell into the cage.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Capwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Capwell controlling him for the moment.
Capwell is stalling in the full guard.
Capwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Capwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Capwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Capwell controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capwell controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Capwell content to stall in guard here.
Capwell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four 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.
Capwell wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Capwell is stalling in the full guard.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capwell.
Capwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Capwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Capwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries a low kick but Capwell avoids it.
Capwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Capwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy.
Capwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason Capwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capwell is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to hold on but Capwell pushes him away.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
Capwell continues to stall.
Capwell is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capwell.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Capwell shoots in.
Capwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Capwell on that attempt.
Capwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capwell dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Capwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Mason Capwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson controls Capwell momentarily but Capwell frees himself.
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Capwell is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Capwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Capwell ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Capwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capwell.
Capwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Capwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Capwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capwell.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Capwell moves away and avoids it.
Capwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capwell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capwell.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Capwell checks a low kick from Johnson.
Capwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.
Balrog Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Capwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capwell off to one side.
Capwell checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Capwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Capwell dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Capwell's head and hops out.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Capwell avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capwell.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason Capwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Capwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Capwell is controlling the pace.
Balrog Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Balrog Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capwell 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
After winning the bout, Mason Capwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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