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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Capone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Clapper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper tries to clinch up but Capone circles away and keeps his distance.
Clapper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clapper is working for a kimura but Capone is defending it quite comfortably.
Clapper is keen to just control but Capone is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone actively working from the bottom here.
Capone is looking for a sweep. Clapper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Capone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clapper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is staying active underneath Clapper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Clapper trying to pass the guard but Capone defending well.
Capone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clapper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capone actively working from the bottom here.
Clapper works his way into side control.
Capone regains half guard there - taking advantage of Clapper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Still in half guard, Clapper seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper working Capone over with strikes.
Capone actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capone gets full guard.
Capone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clapper defends well.
Clapper wants to pass the guard but Capone is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clapper is looking to work some ground and pound but Capone has wrist control.
Clapper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Capone keeping full guard, as Clapper tries to pass.
Clapper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clapper has managed to get both his arms back between Capone's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clapper controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Capone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clapper passes into side control.
Capone is looking for a sweep.
Capone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clapper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capone keeps working.
Clapper happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is not content to let Clapper control the position.
Clapper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clapper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapper tries to move to mount but Capone blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Clapper 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.
Capone misses with a double jab.
Clapper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Capone is looking to reverse the position.
Clapper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Capone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clapper's guard! Nice work there by Capone!
Capone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Capone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clapper defends it well.
Capone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clapper sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clapper flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clapper is pressing down on Capone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clapper trying to control the position.
Clapper working for a triangle but Capone defends it easily.
Capone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clapper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Capone, into his guard.
Clapper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clapper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clapper scores with a takedown into Capone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clapper advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Clapper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capone keeps working.
Capone looking for subs from the bottom but Clapper mounts him!
Clapper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Capone's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is looking to get to half guard.
Clapper landing strikes from the mount and Capone is in trouble!
Clapper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clapper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Capone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capone is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone is not content to let Clapper control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Clapper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clapper gets a takedown into half guard.
Clapper is just content to waste time from the top position. Capone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clapper pushes down on Capone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clapper wants to control but Capone is keeping him busy.
Clapper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Capone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rusty Clapper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Capone actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capone keeps working.
Capone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clapper is controlling the pace.
Clapper wants to take a breather but Capone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rusty Clapper.
Clapper shoots in and gets a takedown into Capone's guard.
Clapper distracts Capone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clapper wants to pass the guard but Capone is keeping the position.
Clapper wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving.
Clapper looking to sit in guard and control but Capone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Capone wants to pass the guard but Clapper is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clapper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clapper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Capone, into his guard.
Clapper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clapper wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clapper defends well.
Capone has momentary wrist control but Clapper slips an elbow through the middle.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Clapper from controlling successfully.
Capone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clapper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapper controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Clapper clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Capone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clapper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Capone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clapper defends it easily.
Clapper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clapper pushes down on Capone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clapper works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is bucking up trying to escape but Clapper cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clapper lands a big shot there that rocks Capone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clapper is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Clapper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Clapper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clapper raining down shots from the mount!
Capone regains half guard.
Capone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Capone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clapper thows a huge punch but Capone dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clapper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clapper passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clapper with shots to the head and body - Capone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Capone is looking to get to half guard.
Clapper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Capone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clapper lands a nice shot to the head.
Clapper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Capone is squirming around, avoiding Clapper's attempts to control the action.
Capone gets back to half guard.
Clapper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capone is just riding it out for now. Clapper eventually gives up the hold.
Capone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Clapper is looking to clinch but Capone is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clapper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clapper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capone is pushing Clapper's head away, looking to escape. Clapper manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Clapper had his way with Al Capone in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Capone connects with a crisp jab.
Capone 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.
Capone looks to land a combination but Clapper avoids it well.
Clapper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Capone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clapper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapper controlling from the top position.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Clapper from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rusty Clapper just wasn't active enough.
Capone stalks Clapper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clapper's face. Clapper staggers backwards, shaken.
Capone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clapper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rusty Clapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clapper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clapper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Capone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clapper defends well.
Clapper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clapper'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.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Clapper from controlling successfully.
Capone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clapper stacks Capone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clapper!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clapper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Capone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Capone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clapper controlling the pace.
Clapper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capone is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capone actively working from the bottom here.
Clapper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapper is trying to work for a kimura but Capone is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Clapper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clapper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Clapper!
Rusty Clapper retains his lightweight title!
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