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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Capulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Frotnis (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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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Capulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Frotnis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frotnis looks to clinch
so Capulet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Capulet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capulet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capulet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Capulet drops back looking for a leg! Frotnis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frotnis manages to kick Capulet off! Capulet jumps back into Frotnis's guard.
Capulet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capulet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frotnis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capulet tries to free his leg and advance position but Frotnis is retaining full guard.
Capulet wants to control from the top but Frotnis keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ian Capulet just wasn't active enough.
Capulet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frotnis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frotnis clinches up with Capulet and pushes him back against the cage.
Frotnis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frotnis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capulet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frotnis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capulet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frotnis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capulet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frotnis wants to stand up but Capulet is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capulet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frotnis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capulet has Frotnis in his guard.
Frotnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frotnis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capulet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frotnis has managed to get both his arms back between Capulet's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capulet has his foot on Frotnis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frotnis works his way back into a safe position though.
Capulet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Capulet keeping moving, preventing Frotnis from controlling successfully.
Capulet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frotnis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis is stalling in the full guard.
Capulet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frotnis defends it easily.
Capulet is breathing heavily.
Frotnis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frotnis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capulet is keeping the position for now.
Capulet is looking for a triangle but Frotnis pushes his legs off easily.
Capulet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis trying to control but Capulet is working from the bottom.
Frotnis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capulet is keeping the position for now.
Capulet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frotnis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frotnis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frotnis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Capulet looking for a guillotine here but Frotnis defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frotnis trying to control but Capulet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Capulet dominated that round.
That's time! Capulet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Capulet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frotnis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Capulet decides to stand back up. Capulet steps back and let's Frotnis get back to his feet.
Capulet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capulet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frotnis is fending him off so far but Capulet persists. Nope, Frotnis circles away and we're back to standing.
Frotnis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Capulet was covering up waiting for the punch and Frotnis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Frotnis wants to control from the top but Capulet keeps moving.
Capulet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frotnis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frotnis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frotnis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Capulet has his foot on Frotnis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frotnis works his way back into a safe position though.
Frotnis trying to control but Capulet is working from the bottom.
Frotnis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frotnis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James Frotnis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Capulet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frotnis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capulet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capulet trying to control the position from guard on top but Frotnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capulet wants to pass the guard but Frotnis is keeping the position.
Capulet trying to control but Frotnis is working from the bottom.
Frotnis pushes Capulet off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frotnis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Capulet sprawls well initially but Frotnis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Capulet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frotnis pulls his head out easily.
Capulet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capulet's head.
Capulet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capulet wants to control but Frotnis is keeping busy.
Capulet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frotnis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frotnis is keen to just control but Capulet is a slippery customer.
Capulet actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Capulet.
Capulet actively working from the bottom here.
Frotnis winds up and cracks Capulet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frotnis is trying to control the action in half guard but Capulet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Capulet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Capulet looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frotnis drops an elbow to the side of Capulet's head.
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 Ian Capulet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frotnis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capulet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frotnis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Capulet is trying to defend but Frotnis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Capulet tries to roll over but Frotnis keeps him under control.
Capulet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frotnis pulls his head out easily.
Capulet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frotnis pulls his head out easily.
Frotnis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Capulet!
Frotnis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Frotnis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capulet keeping moving, preventing Frotnis from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capulet working for a triangle but Frotnis defends it easily.
Capulet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capulet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frotnis wants to control from the top but Capulet keeps moving.
Frotnis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capulet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frotnis has managed to get both his arms back between Capulet's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Capulet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frotnis tries to stand but Capulet is controlling from the bottom.
Capulet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frotnis stacks Capulet 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 Frotnis!
Capulet wants to control but Frotnis postures up.
Frotnis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capulet tries to sprawl but Frotnis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Capulet is looking to control Frotnis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Capulet avoid being mounted?
Frotnis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capulet trying to control but Frotnis postures up.
Frotnis is trying to control the action in half guard but Capulet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Capulet taking some punishment here, with Frotnis in his half guard.
Capulet kicks off Frotnis and gets to his feet.
Capulet shoots in but Frotnis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Capulet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frotnis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ian Capulet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frotnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capulet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frotnis postures up in Capulet's guard and throws a big left but Capulet blocks it.
James Frotnis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capulet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frotnis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ian Capulet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capulet working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capulet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frotnis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frotnis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frotnis trying to control but Capulet is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Frotnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capulet 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Frotnis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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