PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodor Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii (ranked 4148 p4p, 4559 weight class) and Donovan Cannon (ranked 445 p4p, 462 weight class). Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Shine - Bishop Gunn. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii
vs
Cannon

180 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
17
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Warpath Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donovan Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cannon.
Donovan Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon scores with a nice right hand.
Cannon jabs Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii right on the nose. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii blinks but takes it well.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cannon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cannon! But no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Cannon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the side of the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a lazy right hand but Cannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
The crowd cheers as Cannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cannon scores with a nice strike.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii moves forwards but Cannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cannon slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Cannon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cannon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cannon scores with a decent looking hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cannon counter with a right hand.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cannon.
Cannon jabs Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon with a nice cross.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cannon digs a good hook to Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Cannon works Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body with a nice hook.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon tests Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Cannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Donk. Cannon catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii right on the button with a cross.
Cannon scores with a jab.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Cannon finds it's way through Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's defenses.
Jab, jab by Cannon - just one landing.
Donovan Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Cannon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with the combination.
Cannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cannon throws a body punch but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a hook to the body. Cannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cannon slips a jab from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii lands.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a wild combination.
Cannon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Cannon scores with a decent looking hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii at a distance.
A jab from Cannon finds it's way through Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's defenses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a series of punches but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Cannon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Cannon scores with a hook.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drops his hands momentarily and Cannon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cannon catches Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Cannon coming out on top.
Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cannon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii under the eye.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannon manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cannon there.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cannon! But no joy.
Cannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cannon.
Cannon scores with a nice strike.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannon with a nice cross.
Cannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body punch
letting Cannon counter with a right hand.

Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Cannon tries to sprawl out of it but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cannon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Cannon.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii drags him back down.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is pushing Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head away, looking to escape. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii manages to hold on to the position though.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is staying tight to Cannon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cannon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannon.
Cannon dips to his left and cracks Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with an uppercut!
Cannon lands with a good body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannon throws out a powerful jab.
Cannon lands a glancing blow to the side of Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cannon lands with a hook. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swinging wildly here.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it.
Cannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's head.
Cannon lunges at Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's hand.
Donovan Cannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannon lands a right hook to the body.
Cannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannon scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Cannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theodor Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Cannon.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cannon. Beautiful body shot.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannon cracks Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannon connects with a jab.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon moves out of range as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii strikes.
Cannon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii on the side of the head.
Cannon digs a good body shot into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's ribs.

Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii 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.
Cannon is wriggling around but Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii is controlling the pace.
Cannon tries to kick Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii off in order to stand up. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cannon's face as Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii controls the position.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cannon prevents Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cannon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii.
A little jabbing left from Cannon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cannon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannon doesn't seem bothered though.
Cannon thuds a left hand into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii. Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses.
A jab from Cannon does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Cannon.
A shot to the body from Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses
and Cannon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cannon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cannon thuds his right hand into Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cannon finds it's target.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii misses with an uppercut.
Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Capitani Von Kurnatowski Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan Cannon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Cannon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Cannon!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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