PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Hedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Crucifixio Capuccio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Capuccio
vs
Hedberg

190 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crucifixio Capuccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Hedberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capuccio shoots for a takedown but Hedberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Capuccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hedberg won't be happy with that.

Capuccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capuccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Capuccio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Capuccio's best efforts.
Hedberg is trying to get back to full guard.

Capuccio 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.

Capuccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capuccio is working for a submission of some sort.

Hedberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Capuccio pulls his head out easily.
Hedberg is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hedberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Capuccio.
Capuccio is breathing heavily.
Hedberg is looking to control Capuccio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedberg avoid being mounted?
Hedberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capuccio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Capuccio wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Capuccio seems to be working for a kimura but Hedberg defends the submission attempt.
Hedberg tries to roll over but Capuccio keeps him under control.
Hedberg trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hedberg working for a triangle but Capuccio defends it easily.

Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedberg is trying to control the position but Capuccio postures up.

Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.
Hedberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hedberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hedberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hedberg gets underhooks to prevent Capuccio's takedown attempt.

Hedberg successfully pulls guard.
Hedberg is looking to stand up but Capuccio isn't so interested in that idea.
Capuccio preventing the sweep.
Hedberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hedberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Hedberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedberg manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Hedberg's guard.

Capuccio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capuccio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Capuccio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capuccio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifixio Capuccio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hedberg fails with the takedown

and Capuccio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hedberg!

Capuccio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hedberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Capuccio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Capuccio working for a guillotine from mount but Hedberg is in no mood to give up.
Hedberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Capuccio looking for a guillotine from mount but Hedberg is having none of it.

Capuccio looking to secure an arm triangle but Hedberg defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedberg tries to hold on but Capuccio pushes him away.
Hedberg has given up his back here. Will Capuccio look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Capuccio is hanging on to Hedberg's back as he tries to escape.
Capuccio not allowing Hedberg to control his hands.

Hedberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Hedberg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio looking for the choke but no joy.

Capuccio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hedberg is controlling his hands well.
Hedberg rolls, trying to escape but Capuccio keeps control of the position.
Hedberg wants to get back to his feet.
Hedberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Capuccio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Capuccio looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capuccio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hedberg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hedberg trying to control the position but Capuccio manages to sink in the hooks.

Capuccio is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hedberg has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Capuccio has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hedberg taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Capuccio doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crucifixio Capuccio!