Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 98
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Pick finds it's target.
Pick throws a leg kick which misses Capwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Capwell tries to avoid it.
Pick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pick clobbers Capwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pick lands a jab.
Pick throws an overhand right that drops Capwell like a sack of potatoes! Pick dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Pick!
After winning the bout, Steve Pick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 234
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Axelsson gets the takedown into side control.
Axelsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Capwell tries to improve position but can't.
Capwell controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Axelsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Axelsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Capwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Capwell is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Capwell dodges the ground and pound from Axelsson.
Axelsson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Axelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Axelsson.#SUB2#
Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Capwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capwell regains half guard, as Axelsson was trying to land strikes.
Capwell is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Capwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Capwell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Axelsson manages to pass to mount!
Capwell tries to hold on but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Axelsson trying to control but Capwell is having none of it.
Capwell tries to lock up and control but Axelsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axelsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson tries to control but Capwell wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Capwell dives in and scores a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson is trying to keep Capwell in close. #SUB2#
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Axelsson is looking to sweep but instead, Capwell has passed into half guard.
Capwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell prevents Axelsson from improving his position.#T1#
Axelsson gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Axelsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Capwell has passed into half guard!
Capwell stalling.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Axelsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Axelsson gets back to full guard.
Axelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Axelsson pulls Capwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Capwell from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Axelsson working for a triangle but Capwell defends it easily.
Johan Axelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet. #T3#
Axelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Capwell's guard. #REVB#
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Capwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capwell looking to control.
Axelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving. #T4#
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard.
Capwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.
Axelsson scores with a jab. Capwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Capwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Axelsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Capwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Axelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Capwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Capwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capwell fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capwell goes for a takedown attempt but Axelsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Axelsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson trying to control but Capwell is working from the bottom.
Axelsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Capwell pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Axelsson content to stall in guard here.
Axelsson preventing the sweep.
Capwell keeping full guard, as Axelsson tries to pass.
Axelsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason Capwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axelsson passes into half guard.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson stalling.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Capwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Capwell won't allow Axelsson to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Capwell shoots for a takedown but Axelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##TD#
Axelsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capwell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Axelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capwell stays in close to Axelsson's body and controls the position.
Axelsson 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.#T4#
Axelsson wants to stand and escape but Capwell is having none of it.
Axelsson is controlling Capwell's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Axelsson is trying to keep Capwell in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axelsson works Capwell's body with a nice hook.
Johan Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Capwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Axelsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axelsson keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Axelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 232
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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? #T3#
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. #REVR#
Capwell forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
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.
#R2#
Schwarzeneg swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
Schwarzeneg misses with the combination. #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: CEFC Live 25
Date: Dec 29, 2016

#R1#
Boyd throws a series of punches but Capwell moves out of range.
Boyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Boyd.
Boyd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Capwell momentarily.
Capwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Boyd throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Capwell tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Capwell is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Capwell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sammy Boyd!
An out of breath Sammy Boyd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Kilo 18
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1#
Ciosek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciosek throws a hook but Capwell avoids it easily.#TD#
Capwell drives through with a takedown into Ciosek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Ciosek.#T1#
Capwell stays in close to Ciosek's body and controls the position.
Ciosek pulls Capwell in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Capwell takes one to the chin there.
Zbigniew Ciosek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciosek.
Capwell misses with a takedown
and Ciosek counters with a stiff right hand.
Ciosek misses with an uppercut. Capwell saw that one coming.
Ciosek misses with a head kick.
Ciosek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Ciosek as Capwell shoots in.
Capwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Ciosek misses.
Capwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capwell defending well as Ciosek loads up on a big left hand.
Ciosek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Capwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Capwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciosek pinned against the cage. Ciosek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciosek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciosek connects with a body shot that sends Capwell's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciosek connects with a solid leg kick.
Capwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciosek pinned against the cage. Ciosek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capwell.
Ciosek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Capwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ciosek is fending him off so far but Capwell persists. Nope, Ciosek circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciosek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Capwell under the eye.
A jab from Ciosek finds it's way through Capwell's defenses.
Ciosek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Capwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ciosek being controlled for a moment.
Ciosek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Capwell is pressing down on Ciosek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ciosek is holding on for now.
Capwell controlling the action here. #T4#
Capwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Capwell avoids the attempt from Ciosek to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ciosek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zbigniew Ciosek 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.
#R2#
Ciosek throws a series of punches but Capwell moves out of range.
Capwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Capwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Capwell moves away from the strike by Ciosek.
Ciosek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Ciosek tries to sprawl but Capwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Capwell not doing much here.
Capwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Capwell works his way into side control.
Capwell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ciosek can't do much from the bottom here.
Capwell taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciosek prevents Capwell from improving position.
Capwell controlling the position from side mount.
Capwell working away.
Ciosek stops Capwell from passing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ciosek is looking to regain half guard here but Capwell keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Capwell takes a little break here. Ciosek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciosek tries to sprawl out of it but Capwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciosek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciosek with a nice cross.
A leg kick checked by Capwell.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ciosek as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Ciosek finds it's target.
Capwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ciosek.#T4#
Ciosek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Capwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ciosek defends well and Capwell ends up having to push Ciosek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciosek misses the jab.#TD#
Capwell gets a double leg takedown into Ciosek's guard.
Ciosek is trying to keep Capwell in close.
Capwell pushes down on Ciosek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason Capwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Capwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Capwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Capwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Capwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciosek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Capwell with a body shot.
Ciosek tries to clinch but Capwell is having none of it.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Capwell pushes him off.
Ciosek scores with a one two! Capwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Ciosek rushes Capwell and presses him up against the cage.
Ciosek scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciosek stops a takedown attempt from Capwell.
Capwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciosek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Capwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciosek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciosek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ciosek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Capwell.
A short right from Ciosek on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ciosek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ciosek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Capwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciosek circles away.
Zbigniew Ciosek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capwell looks for a takedown but Ciosek sprawls well.
Ciosek scores with a nice right hand.
Ciosek swinging wildly here.
Capwell with a poor takedown
and Ciosek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ciosek gets a clinch.
Capwell goes for a takedown attempt but Ciosek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ciosek scores with a jab. Capwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Capwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciosek swings for the body but Capwell moves out of range.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ciosek scores with a push kick.#T2##CL2#
Ciosek darts in and clinches Capwell up against the cage.#TD2#
Ciosek ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ciosek no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ciosek has control of Capwell's left arm, preventing Capwell from doing any damage.
Ciosek looking to control.
Capwell 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.
Ciosek is controlling Capwell's posture.#T3#
Capwell content to stall in guard here.
Capwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ciosek tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ciosek throws a shot from downtown. Capwell moves away and avoids it.
Capwell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ciosek sprawls and moves away.
Ciosek looks to score with a jab to the body but Capwell is just out of range.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ciosek moves into range and clinches up with Capwell.
Capwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciosek is defending well.#TD#
Capwell has hold of one of Ciosek's legs. Ciosek is fighting the takedown attempt but Capwell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ciosek wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Capwell slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ciosek.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Capwell passes into side control, despite Ciosek's attempt to control the position.
Ciosek is looking to regain half guard here but Capwell keeps moving and retains side control.
Capwell happy to just control the position for now.
Ciosek struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zbigniew Ciosek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ciosek 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbigniew Ciosek!
Zbigniew Ciosek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: kilo 7???
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Capwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramsay sprawls well initially but Capwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramsay is looking to improve his position.
Ramsay wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy.
Capwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ramsay has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Capwell. Oh but Ramsay has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Capwell goes limp - he's gone! Ramsay jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gordon Ramsay!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Ramsay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Capwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harris's legs.
Harris is trying to control Capwell's posture but Capwell avoids it.
Capwell controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Capwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Capwell finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Capwell passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Capwell wants to advance to full mount but Harris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Capwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Capwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Capwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capwell pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harris!
Capwell controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Capwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Capwell takes Harris's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Harris is in trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Capwell sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Capwell gets a double leg takedown into Harris's guard.
Capwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Capwell advances to half guard.
Capwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Capwell.#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Capwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Capwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Capwell wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.#SUB#
Harris has an active guard here but Capwell has managed to pass into half guard.
Capwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Capwell is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Capwell moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that!
Capwell controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Capwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Capwell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Capwell controlling the pace for now.
Mason Capwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason Capwell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Harris has given up his back.
Capwell controls the position.
Capwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
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.
I really don't envy Harris right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell controls the action.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris tries to roll but Capwell sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Capwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
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.#T2#
Capwell looking to pass the guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capwell controls the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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 #TD#
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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
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.#T1#
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.#REF3#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
Velka is trying to escape the position but Capwell is controlling the position. #REF3#
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.#T4#
Capwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velka but Velka pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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!#T2#
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#TD#
and Capwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Velka! #ES2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4##CL2#
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.#ROC2#
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.#CL2#
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!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Capwell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capwell is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Capwell not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Capwell wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Capwell controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Capwell gets the takedown into side control.
Capwell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson is trying to control Capwell's posture but Capwell avoids it.
Capwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
It looks like Capwell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson holding on.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Capwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Capwell dominates the positioning.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capwell tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Capwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Capwell is now in Johnson's guard.
Capwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Capwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Capwell 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.
#R2#
Capwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Capwell avoided it.#TD2#
Capwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Capwell is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson prevents Capwell from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Capwell dominates the positioning.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Capwell off him but Capwell keeps the position.
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Capwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Capwell passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Capwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Balrog Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
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.
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.
Capwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Capwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capwell.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Capwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Capwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capwell is breathing heavily.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Capwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Capwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capwell somewhat.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason Capwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Capwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Capwell's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a low kick but Capwell avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Capwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Capwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Balrog Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Capwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capwell controls the pace.
Mason Capwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Capwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Capwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Capwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Capwell stalls from top position.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Capwell controlling the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Capwell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson! #T3#
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Capwell has a good base and remains in mount.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.
Capwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Capwell content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Capwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson tries to hold on but Capwell pushes him away.
Capwell is trying to take his opponent's back.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to hold on but Capwell postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capwell 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
An out of breath Mason Capwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Capwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spilbergen circles away.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spilbergen tries to clinch there but Capwell circles away.
Capwell fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spilbergen enables Capwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spilbergen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spilbergen can't keep his opponent in guard - Capwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Capwell in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spilbergen!
Capwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Capwell controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Capwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Capwell forces the positional change into back control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Capwell controlling the positon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spilbergen wants to control his opponent's hands but Capwell gets his hands free.
Spilbergen can't escape the position.
Capwell not allowing Spilbergen to control his hands. #T3#
Capwell keeps control of the position easily here as Spilbergen tries to buck him off. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Capwell.
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.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Capwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spilbergen is fending him off so far but Capwell persists. Nope, Spilbergen circles away and we're back to standing.
Spilbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Capwell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Capwell staying calm.
Capwell is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Capwell gets to mount! Spilbergen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Capwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Capwell.
Spilbergen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Capwell content just to control the position here.
Spilbergen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Spilbergen is trying to escape the mount but Capwell keeps good control and instead manages to take Spilbergen's back.
Spilbergen tries to escape but Capwell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Capwell keeps control of the position easily here as Spilbergen tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Spilbergen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Capwell controlling from the back.#T4#
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.
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 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
That's time! Spilbergen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Capwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spilbergen wants to control but Capwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Capwell stalling.
Spilbergen trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell works his way into side control.
Capwell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Spilbergen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spilbergen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason Capwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spilbergen is working to get back to half guard.
Capwell controlling his opponent.
Mason Capwell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Capwell moves to the back.
What can Spilbergen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornelis Spilbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Capwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capwell 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Capwell!
A very excited looking Mason Capwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Mason Capwell. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

198 cm
39 yrs
202 lbs

183 cm
43 yrs
217 lbs

Matsu

Capwell

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Capwell tries to sprawl out of it but Matsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Matsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsu lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (0) Capwell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu trying to control but Capwell is working from the bottom.
Matsu looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matsu has Capwell in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (2) Capwell
Matsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Capwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Capwell seems content to control.

Matsu looking for submissions off his back.
Capwell tries to pass to full mount but Matsu defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsu keeps working.
Matsu tries to get to full guard but Capwell has control of the leg.
Capwell moves into full mount! Matsu won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (5) Capwell
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Capwell trying to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Capwell prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matsu tries to reverse the position but Capwell maintains control.
Capwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Capwell content just to control the position here.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (2) vs (8) Capwell
Matsu trying to control but not successfully.
Matsu tries to escape the position.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
Capwell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matsu.
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to control the hands but Capwell won't let him.
Matsu is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Matsu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Capwell.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is really stuck here.
Good control from Capwell.
Capwell keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.
Matsu prevents Capwell from getting a body triangle.
Matsu can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Capwell keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Matsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matsu prevents Capwell from getting a body triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to escape but Capwell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Capwell controls the position.
Matsu wants to escape the position.
Matsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Capwell gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Matsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matsu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Capwell just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Capwell prevents Matsu from improving his position.
Capwell not doing much here.

Matsu with the active half guard here but Capwell passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (11) Capwell

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control for a moment but Matsu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Matsu looking for submissions off his back.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matsu manages to get to full guard.
Capwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsu working a defensive guard here.
Capwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsu's guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Capwell stalling.

Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.
Capwell controlling the pace.
Capwell wants to control but Matsu is keeping him busy.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capwell is controlling the pace.

Matsu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Capwell is tapping! Great win for Matsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hatsu Matsu!
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera and Mason Capwell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

188 cm
26 yrs
276 lbs

183 cm
42 yrs
217 lbs

Fjera

Capwell

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Capwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (0) vs (2) Capwell
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capwell postures up.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera is refusing to be controlled, as Capwell sits in half guard.
Capwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Capwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Capwell trying to control from half guard but Fjera is working away.
Fjera tries to roll over but Capwell keeps him under control.
Fjera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Capwell controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Capwell in close to prevent any damage.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (2) Capwell
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (4) Capwell
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capwell is one step ahead there.
Fjera working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Capwell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (7) Capwell
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Capwell takes a little break here. Fjera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Capwell keeps moving and retains side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Capwell is controlling well.
Capwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capwell works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (10) Capwell
Capwell moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (2) vs (12) Capwell
Capwell trying to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Capwell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (2) vs (15) Capwell
Fjera rolls, trying to escape but Capwell keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Capwell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Capwell has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell is not going to allow Fjera to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Capwell has the hooks in. Fjera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fjera turns into Capwell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (15) Capwell
Capwell controlling the position.
Capwell trying to control the position.
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Capwell managing to control the position.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Capwell is keeping the position.
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capwell is keeping the position for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera being controlled here momentarily.
Capwell keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Capwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Capwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fjera is working for a submission of some sort.
Fjera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capwell gets full guard.
Fjera is looking to advance position but Capwell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fjera (4) vs (19) Capwell

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Capwell prevents Fjera from getting the reversal.
Capwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.
Fjera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera moves into full guard.
Fjera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Capwell from controlling successfully.
Capwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Capwell wins on points by 19 to 4.
Mason Capwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mason Capwell and Mr Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

183 cm
42 yrs
217 lbs

190 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs

Capwell

Steel Penn

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mason Capwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Capwell closes the distance and clinches.

Capwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steel Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Capwell to the mat. Capwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Capwell (0) vs (2) Steel Penn

Capwell wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Steel Penn has taken Capwell's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Capwell has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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