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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caprillo comes to the cage accompanied by The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun. Staton has chosen Puff, The Magic Dragon as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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208 cm
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246 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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195 cm
24
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Staton! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caprillo blocks a head kick by Staton.
Caprillo with a lazy takedown attempt and Staton counters with a slapping leg kick. Staton slaps away a takedown attempt from Caprillo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Staton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caprillo. Staton misses with a leg kick and Caprillo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Staton's guard now. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Staton working for a triangle but Caprillo defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caprillo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caprillo postures up in Staton's guard and throws a big left but Staton blocks it. Caprillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staton is keeping the position for now. Caprillo postures up in Staton's guard and throws a big left but Staton blocks it. Staton pulls Caprillo in to control the position. Caprillo pushing down on Staton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Caprillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Staton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Staton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caprillo is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caprillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Staton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Caprillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caprillo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Staton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Caprillo, into his guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Staton content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caprillo working for submissions but it's allowed Staton to get to half guard.
Staton lands with a punch from half guard. Caprillo gets full guard. Staton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Caprillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staton is controlling him. Caprillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Staton pushing down on Caprillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Staton controlling the action here. Staton prevents Caprillo from improving his position. Staton wants to control but Caprillo is keeping him busy. Caprillo gets full guard. Staton stands up out of Caprillo's guard for a moment - Caprillo manages to land a nice upkick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Staton stands up over Caprillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Staton trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom. Caprillo looking for a guillotine here but Staton defends easily.
Caprillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Staton manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Caio Cesar Caprillo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Staton leaves Caprillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Staton scores with a hook to the body. Caprillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Staton looks to score with a jab to the body but Caprillo is just out of range. Staton scores with a body shot.
Staton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Caprillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Staton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caprillo backwards. Caprillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Staton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Staton pushes Caprillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Staton pushes Caprillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Staton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caprillo backwards. Staton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staton manages to break the clinch.
Staton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Cesar Caprillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Staton sends Caprillo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Staton is motioning to the referee to let Caprillo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Caprillo is rocked! 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! Staton lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Caprillo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Staton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Staton! A relieved looking Jeremy Staton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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