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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimundao Capetao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimundao Capetao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raimundao Capetao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Capetao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Capetao throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Capetao drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capetao tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Capetao shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Capetao fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Capetao with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimundao Capetao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capetao misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Beast. No joy for Capetao on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capetao tries to clinch up.
Beast feints and as Capetao raises his hands in defense, Beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capetao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beast has picked Capetao up and slammed him! Capetao can't keep hold of the triangle and Beast manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capetao trying to remain calm as Beast controls from the top position.
Beast tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beast decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Capetao wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.
Capetao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capetao won't be happy with that.
Beast has control of an arm but Capetao manages to advance to Beast's back!
Beast wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Capetao won't let Beast get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast bucks Capetao off and manages to get back to his feet!
Capetao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beast counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beast.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Capetao.
Capetao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capetao wants to clinch
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capetao throws a lazy head kick
and Beast counters with a good low kick that Capetao was not able to check.
Capetao has his takedown stuffed
and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capetao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capetao is breathing heavily.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Capetao.
Capetao has an active guard here but Beast has managed to pass into half guard.
Beast seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beast's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Capetao is looking to improve his position but Beast isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beast 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.
Capetao shoots and misses
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capetao throws a sloppy head kick
and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast stands and steps away. Capetao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Capetao throws a lazy head kick
and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beast wants to stand but Capetao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Capetao looks to clinch
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beast looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capetao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast stands up and beckons Capetao to join him on the feet.
Beast dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Capetao. That did some damage!
Capetao clinches but Beast breaks the clinch
and Capetao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capetao clinches but Beast breaks the clinch
and Beast counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capetao is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Capetao is trying to work for a sweep but Beast has mounted him!
Capetao wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Capetao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beast looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast avoids the attempt from Capetao to control.
Capetao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Capetao is trying desperately to improve position.
Beast controlling from mount.
Capetao is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Capetao throws a lazy head kick
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Capetao's knee momentarily.
Capetao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Capetao backing up. Capetao nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Capetao tries to clinch up
and Beast counters with a single leg into guard. Capetao didn't expect that.
Capetao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beast sitting in guard here, content to control.
Capetao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capetao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Capetao's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beast stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beast cracks a nice hook into Capetao's ribs.
Capetao tries to clinch up
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raimundao Capetao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capetao tries to clinch
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capetao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Capetao closes the distance but Beast moves to the side
and Beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capetao's guard.
Marcus Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast stands up from Capetao's guard - Beast perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beast cracks Capetao with a good jab.
Capetao looks to clinch
and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast gets to his feet. Capetao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capetao throws a head kick that misses
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown. Capetao fights it but they end up in guard.
Beast stays in close to Capetao's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capetao working a defensive guard here.
Capetao is striking but Beast is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capetao wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast stands up from half guard.
Capetao misses with a leg kick
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown. Capetao fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcus Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast stands and throws Capetao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beast 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Beast!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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