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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Iglesias is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Iglesias!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iglesias moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iglesias pulls his leg out and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Capone.
Capone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iglesias gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iglesias can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Iglesias.
Capone has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Iglesias.
Iglesias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iglesias lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iglesias should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Iglesias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iglesias fails to land with a series of punches.
Capone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iglesias has Capone up against the cage in a clinch.
Capone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capone is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capone breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capone circles away quickly and effectively.
Iglesias clinches.
Iglesias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iglesias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iglesias is stalling here.
Iglesias stalls.
Iglesias is pressed up against the cage. Capone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iglesias down to the mat. Iglesias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt - Iglesias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Capone has his takedown stuffed
and Iglesias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Capone is breathing heavily.
Iglesias rushes Capone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Iglesias.
Capone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iglesias moves into range and clinches up with Capone.
Iglesias stalling against the cage.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias lands a shot to the body.
Capone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iglesias can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iglesias lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Iglesias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capone taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Iglesias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iglesias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iglesias showed some decent athleticism there.
Capone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iglesias gets to his feet - Capone follows without any prompting.
Capone shoots and misses
and Capone is countered with a crisp right hand from Iglesias that sends him to the canvas! Iglesias follows him to the mat into side control.
It looks like Al Capone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iglesias has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Iglesias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iglesias just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capone.
Iglesias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iglesias wants to get up but he can't break Capone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is looking to stand up but Iglesias isn't so interested in that idea.
Capone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capone wants to stand and escape but Iglesias is having none of it.
Iglesias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Capone, up you get!
Iglesias clinches up with Capone and pushes him back against the cage.
Iglesias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iglesias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iglesias working aggressively here.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Iglesias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iglesias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iglesias has Capone up against the cage in a clinch.
Iglesias blocks a body shot from Capone.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias won't allow it.
Iglesias misses with a body punch.
Iglesias lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Iglesias trying to land knees to the body.
Capone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iglesias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capone manages to pull guard.
Capone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iglesias gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iglesias clinches up against the cage.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias has him pressed against the cage.
Capone letting Iglesias take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone stalling.
Iglesias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iglesias uses from the top position.
Iglesias stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iglesias as he avoids it easily.
Iglesias punishes Capone's body with a nice straight punch.
Iglesias feints and as Capone raises his hands in defense, Iglesias changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iglesias stands up from Capone's guard - Iglesias perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iglesias drops Capone with a left right combo! Iglesias follows him down to the ground into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Iglesias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Capone jumps guard but Iglesias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias holds him up against the cage and eventually Capone drops back down to his feet.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iglesias is trying to force a seperation but Capone has the dominant position.
Capone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iglesias moves in looking to clinch but Capone pushes him off.
Iglesias drives through and clinches with Capone against the cage.
Capone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone with a poor takedown
and Iglesias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Iglesias and Capone goes tumbling to the canvas! Iglesias follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Al Capone's cut is getting worse.
Iglesias stands up and beckons Capone to join him on the feet.
Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.
Capone tries to throw a body punch but Iglesias avoids it by throwing Capone back against the cage.
Capone has Iglesias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iglesias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iglesias lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Capone jumps guard but Iglesias stands there with Capone around his waist. Capone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capone has Iglesias pressed against the cage, preventing Iglesias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iglesias is working Capone over against the cage.
Iglesias stalling.
Capone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capone throws a nice looking combination but Iglesias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iglesias unleashes a big counter combination but Capone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias has managed to clinch.
Capone wants a takedown.
Iglesias leaning against his opponent.
Mike Iglesias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capone breaks from the clinch.
Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.
Capone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iglesias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iglesias is keeping busy.
Capone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Iglesias.
Iglesias clinches up against the cage.
Iglesias struggles to land a body shot inside as Capone controls his hands.
Iglesias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capone has him pressed against the cage.
Iglesias looking to throw knees to the head but Capone is blocking nicely.
Capone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iglesias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iglesias catches Capone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mike Iglesias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capone tries to clinch
and Iglesias counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Capone falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Iglesias!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Iglesias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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