PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Schwarzeneg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Capwell
vs
Schwarzeneg

183 cm
46
217 lbs
41 - 25 - 0

187 cm
50
210 lbs
24 - 89 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 41 - 25 - 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 24 - 89 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Capwell shoots in and bounces Schwarzeneg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Capwell forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Capwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwarzeneg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Capwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Schwarzeneg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schwarzeneg tries to lock up and control but Capwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Capwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwarzeneg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg has given up his back. Will we see Capwell going for some submissions?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg turns into Capwell and is now in his guard.
Capwell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Capwell to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Capwell is on top in guard.

Capwell forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell works his way into full mount!
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schwarzeneg swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Schwarzeneg tries to sprawl but Capwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Capwell in particular looking to stall.
Capwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schwarzeneg!
Capwell controlling from mount.
Capwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg wants to hold on but Capwell pushes him away.
Mason Capwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.
Capwell is trying to take his opponent's back.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell avoids the attempt from Schwarzeneg to control.
Capwell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schwarzeneg is holding on tight.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg has given up his back here. Will Capwell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Capwell has good solid back control here.
Schwarzeneg is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Capwell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Capwell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Schwarzeneg misses with the combination.

Capwell dives in and scores a takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Capwell controlling from the top position.
Capwell slips nicely into half guard.
Capwell is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason Capwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capwell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?
Capwell won't let Schwarzeneg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capwell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schwarzeneg doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwarzeneg wants to control his opponent's hands but Capwell gets his hands free.
Capwell controls the position.
Capwell continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
Our winner, Mason Capwell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.