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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skjelbred comes into the arena with Bad To The Bone blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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124 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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140 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Cappo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
A lazy left from Cappo finds it's target.
Skjelbred throws a low kick, looking for Cappo's leg but Cappo calmly moves out of range.
Cappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Skjelbred fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skjelbred circles away quickly and effectively.
Skjelbred really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skjelbred throws the left hand but Cappo avoids the punch easily.
John Skjelbred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skjelbred tries to clinch but Cappo moves out of range.
Skjelbred throws a leg kick
and Cappo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skjelbred dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skjelbred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skjelbred wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skjelbred avoiding damage as Cappo throws knees to the body.
Skjelbred has clasped his hands together around Cappo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cappo tries to improve position but can't.
Cappo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skjelbred's best efforts.
Skjelbred trying to pass the guard but Cappo defending well.
Skjelbred is working for a kimura but Cappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Cappo tries to roll over but Skjelbred keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cappo tries to get to full guard but Skjelbred has control of the leg.
Cappo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skjelbred wants to take a breather but Cappo is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo looking for submissions off his back.
Cappo wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is trying to control. Cappo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura but Cappo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cappo is defending against the submission attempts here by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred is looking for a kimura but Cappo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skjelbred to get the leverage.
Cappo is pressing down on Skjelbred's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skjelbred being controlled here momentarily.
Cappo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cappo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred throws a big right hand that misses.
Skjelbred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cappo keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
Cappo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skjelbred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred pushes down on Cappo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Cappo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cappo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skjelbred will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skjelbred throws a head kick but Cappo moves out of range.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that misses
and Cappo counters with a left and a right that stings Skjelbred.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skjelbred takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skjelbred misses with a combination
and Cappo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred avoids a kick to the body.
Skjelbred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skjelbred throws a sloppy body shot
and Cappo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skjelbred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skjelbred shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cappo's guard.
Cappo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cappo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skjelbred defends well.
Cappo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skjelbred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skjelbred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skjelbred throws a right hand that Cappo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cappo also avoids with ease.
Skjelbred changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cappo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skjelbred is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cappo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skjelbred working the ground and pound.
Skjelbred looking to control but instead Cappo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is looking to escape.
Cappo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cappo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skjelbred passes into half guard.
Cappo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cappo wants to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred is working for a kimura but Cappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Skjelbred thows a huge punch but Cappo dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skjelbred's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skjelbred's back!
Skjelbred wants to escape the position.
Cappo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Skjelbred manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cappo's guard. Nice work there by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred trying to move into half guard but instead Cappo has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cappo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skjelbred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cappo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skjelbred, up you get!
Ray Cappo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skjelbred ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Cappo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cappo avoids the head kick by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cappo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cappo scores with a shot to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Cappo has Skjelbred pressed against the cage, preventing Skjelbred from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skjelbred is trying to break the clinch but Cappo is controlling him.
Cappo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skjelbred pulls guard.
Skjelbred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skjelbred trying to keep a closed guard but Cappo is proving a slippery customer.
Cappo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skjelbred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cappo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappo wants to stand but Skjelbred has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cappo wants to control from the top but Skjelbred keeps moving.
Cappo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cappo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Skjelbred throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cappo escapes and throws Skjelbred's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cappo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skjelbred manages to get back to half guard.
Cappo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skjelbred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cappo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cappo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skjelbred sees it coming and defends easily.
Cappo is looking to take a break and control but Skjelbred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like Cappo is going to stand back up.
Skjelbred wants to get back to full guard.
Cappo is looking to advance position but Skjelbred won't allow it.
Cappo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Skjelbred has recovered full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo works over Skjelbred with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is pushing down on Skjelbred's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skjelbred is fighting to maintain full guard but Cappo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cappo is thwarting Skjelbred's attempts to control the position.
Cappo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cappo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cappo wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping him busy.
John Skjelbred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred looking for submissions off his back.
Cappo works his way into side control.
Skjelbred is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cappo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skjelbred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cappo wants to take a breather but Skjelbred manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cappo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cappo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skjelbred is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Cappo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cappo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Cappo!
A less than humble Ray Cappo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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