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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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201 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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199 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Capone connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Capone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Capone backs up against the cage.
A combination from Capone does no damage.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Capone is just out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie defending well as Capone loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Capone.
It looks like Wilson Gracie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Capone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Capone.
Capone throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Capone misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Capone's corner calls for a 1-2. Capone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Capone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mikey Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Gracie.
Capone scores with a leg kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Capone misses the shot to the body.
Capone misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Capone.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Capone sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Capone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capone defending well though.
Gracie is nestled in close to Capone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie throwing shots but Capone is blocking nicely.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Capone defending well.
Gracie is trying to control. Capone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie working over Capone with some ground and pound. Capone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Capone is looking to escape.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Capone defends it.
Capone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Capone to regain full guard.
Capone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Capone looking for a sweep. Not yet Capone, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Capone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilson Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Capone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capone manages to avoid it.
Capone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Capone pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Mikey Capone is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capone is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Capone circles away and we're back to standing.
Capone dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Capone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Capone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Capone. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Capone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capone but Capone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikey Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capone was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone misses with a wild body shot.
Capone throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Capone needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Capone moved out of range nicely.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capone throws out the jab.
Capone avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Capone delivers a nice body kick.
Capone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Capone throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie prevents Capone from improving his position.
Capone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capone trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Capone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capone is holding on for now.
Capone wants to get back to full guard.
Capone taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Capone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Capone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Capone is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie trying to control the position but Capone is working away.
Capone parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Capone to escape.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Capone's head but Capone avoids it well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capone keeps working.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Capone is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Capone down.
Capone wants to control but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilson Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Capone. Those never looked like landing.
Capone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Capone throws a big shot that misses.
Capone tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a push kick but Capone slaps the foot to one side.
Capone scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Capone misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capone swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Capone tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Capone.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Capone. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikey Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Gracie.
Capone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capone wants it to stay on the feet.
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 lands with a nice body kick.
Capone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Capone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Capone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Capone, right into the meat.
Capone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Capone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Capone.
Capone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Capone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Capone takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Capone misses with a wild combination.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Capone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Capone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Capone.
Jab by Gracie.
Capone throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Capone scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Capone momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capone. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Capone is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capone. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capone is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Capone circles away and we're back to standing.
Capone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Capone.
Capone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Capone's half guard.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Capone uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie trying to control but Capone is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Capone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Capone 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mikey Capone!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mikey Capone!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mikey Capone!
Mikey Capone wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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