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Event:
Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crisp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capitao wants to clinch.
Capitao throws a nice looking combination but Crisp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crisp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capitao.
Capitao misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Capitao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crisp is one step ahead there.
Capitao being controlled here, momentarily.
Crisp chips away with some ground and pound.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crisp.
Crisp looking to sit in guard and control but Capitao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Capitao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crisp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capitao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Crisp wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving. #T2#
Crisp sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crisp throwing strikes but missing.
Crisp controlling from the top position.
Capitao has control of Crisp's left arm, preventing Crisp from doing any damage. #T3#
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crisp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Capitao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crisp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capitao looking to control but Crisp passes into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crisp wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisp wants to take a breather but Capitao is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crisp stalling away here and it's allowed Capitao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Capitao looking to control.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is trying to control the action in half guard but Capitao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crisp prevents Capitao from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Crisp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crisp.
Crisp tries to free his leg and advance position but Capitao is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao is trying to control the position but Crisp postures up.
Crisp stops Capitao from standing up.
Crisp content to stall in guard here.
Crisp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Crisp from controlling successfully. #T1#
Capitao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Capitao. No joy for Crisp on that attempt.
Crisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capitao can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Capitao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working.
Crisp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capitao.
Crisp has his hands clasped together around Capitao's back. He's all about the action.
Crisp is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capitao misses with the combination.
Crisp feinted with a counter takedown.
Capitao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Capitao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
Capitao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao trying to control the position.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crisp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Crisp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crisp is controlling the pace.
Capitao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crisp.
Capitao is refusing to be controlled, as Crisp sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is stalling here. Capitao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crisp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Capitao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crisp manages to get back to half guard.
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 Robbie Crisp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Capitao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Capitao looking to score a takedown here. Crisp is defending well but Capitao drives through and ends up in Crisp's guard.
Capitao postures up.
#SUB#
Crisp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao trying to control the position from guard on top but Crisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao pushes down on Crisp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crisp trying to control here.
#T1#
Crisp is trying to get back to full guard.
Capitao tries to stand and escape but Crisp is controlling the position.
Capitao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Capitao working over Crisp with some ground and pound. Crisp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capitao tries to pass to full mount but Crisp defends it.
Robbie Crisp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crisp is refusing to be controlled, as Capitao sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crisp as Capitao shoots in.
Capitao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capitao wants it to stay on the feet.
Capitao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crisp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capitao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capitao's guard.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Capitao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crisp slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Crisp's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crisp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capitao is looking to regain half guard here but Crisp keeps moving and retains side control.
Crisp controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capitao stops Crisp from passing to mount.
Capitao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Crisp stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robbie Crisp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crisp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Crisp!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Capitao moves out of range of the body kick from Bo.
Bo 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.
Bo takes a swing at Capitao's ribcage but misses.
Bo cracks Capitao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Bo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Capitao's guard.
Capitao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Capitao is looking for a kimura but Bo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capitao to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capitao connects with a nice short shot to Bo's temple.
Bo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capitao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bo trying to control from the bottom.
Capitao is trying to control. Bo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bo taking some punishment here, with Capitao in his half guard.
Capitao working Bo over with strikes.
Capitao wants to pass the guard but Bo is defending well.
Capitao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Bo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capitao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capitao throws a low kick, looking for Bo's leg but Bo calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Bo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapitao.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bo has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Capitao moves into range and clinches up with Bo.
Bo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capitao avoids it.#BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Capitao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bo jumps into guard, dragging Capitao to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao prevents Bo from getting back to his feet.
Bo looks winded!
Capitao controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Capitao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capitao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bo to see if he's OK.#T3#
Capitao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Capitao decides to stand back up. Capitao steps back and let's Bo get back to his feet.
Bo moves to clinch but Capitao breaks away #TD#
and Capitao counters with a shoot takedown. Bo fights it but they end up in guard.
Capitao is standing up over Bo. Bo looks to escape but Capitao dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Capitao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Capitao controlling the position from side mount.
Bo tries to improve position but can't.
Capitao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kal Bo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Capitao has managed to clinch.
Bo looking to throw knees to the head but Capitao is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kal Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capitao avoids a kick to the body.
Capitao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Capitao forces Bo back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Capitao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bo tries to stand but Capitao is controlling from the bottom.
Bo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bo lands a couple of digs.
Bo trying to control but Capitao is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bo throwing strikes but missing.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Capitao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Capitao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bo tries to clinch but Capitao moves out of range. #TD2#
Bo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Capitao tries to get to full guard but Bo has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Bo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Capitao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bo is working away from the top position though.
Capitao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capitao is trying to stand back up but Bo is controlling him
Capitao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capitao gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Bo stops Capitao from standing up.
Bo trying to control but Capitao is working from the bottom.
Bo throwing strikes from guard but Capitao blocks nicely.
Capitao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Capitao's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bo scores with a decent looking hook.
Bo throws a combination that misses
and Capitao counters with a one-two to the body.
Bo lands with a slapping head kick.
Bo throws a right and a left that Capitao avoids nicely.
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Capitao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Capitao moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Capitao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bo misses the shot to the body.
Capitao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bo's waist but Bo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capitao off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kal Bo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capitao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bo.
Bo fails with the takedown
and Capitao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bo thinking. #TD#
Capitao drives through with a takedown into Bo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bo being controlled here, momentarily.
Capitao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving. #T1##SU#
Capitao stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bo clinches up with Capitao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Bo misses.
Capitao throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Bo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Capitao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Capitao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bo postures up in Capitao's guard and throws a big left but Capitao blocks it.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capitao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Capitao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Capitao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bo stands up over Capitao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bo preventing the sweep.
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joao Capitao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bo is looking to stand up but Capitao won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kal Bo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capitao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capitao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capitao somewhat.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Bo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Capitao did well to prevent Bo getting side control.
Bo trying to control the pace.
Bo prevents Capitao from standing back up.
Bo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Capitao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joao Capitao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitao tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kal Bo.
I've got Bo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kal Bo!
Kal Bo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Capitao tries to keep at a distance but Liefde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capitao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capitao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liefde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liefde.
Capitao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liefde lands a body punch.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Liefde avoiding damage.
Capitao has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Liefde.
Liefde lands an uppercut.
A short right from Liefde on the inside.
Liefde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Capitao fails to pull guard.
Capitao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liefde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liefde lands a hook that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Capitao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Liefde lands an elbow inside.
Liefde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde lands a nice uppercut.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Capitao is rocked!
Liefde throws a big uppercut that drops Capitao! More strikes from Liefde and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Capitao lies dazed against the cage as Liefde celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sekfed Liefde!
A very excited looking Sekfed Liefde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Capitao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santoro to score with a decent uppercut.
Capitao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Santoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Capitao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Capitao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capitao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capitao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Capitao throws a big right hand that misses.
Capitao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santoro is proving hard to escape from.
Capitao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Santoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santoro is looking to chop away at Capitao's legs.
Capitao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santoro sprawls and moves away.
Capitao lands a jab to Santoro's midsection.
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capitao manages to avoid it.
Capitao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santoro throws a sloppy head kick and Capitao moves out of range easily. #T2##TD#
Santoro gets caught napping as Capitao dives in and scores a takedown. Santoro manages to retain guard.
Capitao is stalling in the full guard.
Santoro 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.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Capitao throwing strikes from guard but Santoro blocks nicely. #T3#
Capitao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santoro 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Capitao pushes Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Capitao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Santoro has Capitao up against the cage in a clinch.
Capitao tries to pull guard but Santoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santoro jumps guard but Capitao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Capitao gets control of Santoro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capitao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santoro wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving.
Capitao wants to get back to his feet but Santoro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Capitao dominated that round.
That's time! Capitao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Santoro lands with a nice combination. Capitao backs away looking to recover.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Capitao has closed the distance and engaged Santoro in a clinch.
#TD#
Capitao pulls guard.
Capitao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capitao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santoro can do to turn this around?
Capitao is pulling down on Santoro's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Santoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Capitao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Capitao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capitao. #T1#
Capitao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capitao is pushing down on Santoro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santoro is fighting to maintain full guard but Capitao has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Capitao seems to be looking for submissions.
Santoro wants to control but Capitao is keeping busy.
Capitao controlling the action here.
Santoro tries to roll over but Capitao keeps him under control.#T2#
Capitao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capitao wants to stand but Santoro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Capitao escapes and gets back to his feet.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Capitao fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Capitao moves into range and clinches up with Santoro.
Santoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capitao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capitao throws a head kick that misses
and Santoro counters with a body kick that stops Capitao in his tracks momentarily.
Capitao tries to clinch up.
Capitao closes the distance and clinches up with Santoro, looking for a takedown. Capitao pushes Santoro against the cage but Santoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capitao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santoro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Capitao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capitao lands with a nice combination. Santoro backs away looking to recover.
Santoro misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Capitao counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Santoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capitao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthew Santoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Capitao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santoro stops a takedown attempt from Capitao.
#TD#
Capitao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Capitao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao has his hands on Santoro's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capitao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Capitao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santoro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Capitao checks a low kick from Santoro.
Capitao slips a jab and a cross from Santoro.
Capitao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Santoro has been cut.
Joao Capitao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively.
Capitao fails with the takedown.
Santoro is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Capitao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santoro did well to prevent Capitao getting side control.
Capitao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capitao punching from mount but Santoro doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Capitao content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Santoro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Capitao controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capitao lands a couple of good shots and Santoro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Capitao is riding his opponent, not letting Santoro buck him off.
Capitao avoiding Santoro 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Santoro fending off the submission attempt from Capitao. #SUB#
Capitao is cranking Santoro's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santoro! He's tightened the choke and Santoro is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Capitao!
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