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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dela Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capers passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capers is looking to stall here but Dela Cruz recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Capers defends easily.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but Capers is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.#T1#
Capers wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Capers tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Capers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz has control of Capers's left arm, preventing Capers from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Capers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
A punch lands to the side of Capers 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Kris Capers has been cut.
Dela Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Dela Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Capers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capers gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Capers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dela Cruz manages to pass to side control.
Dela Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVR#
Capers wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Capers is a slippery customer.
Capers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Capers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capers keeps working.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.#SU2#
Dela Cruz stands up and beckons Capers to join him on the feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capers's waist but Capers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Capers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kris Capers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Capers just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
Dela Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Capers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dela Cruz did well to prevent Capers getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kris Capers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dela Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz's coach down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dela Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capers circles away.#CL2#
Dela Cruz darts in and clinches Capers up against the cage.#BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capers tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capers to the ground. Capers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capers somewhat.#CL2#
Dela Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Capers in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers goes for a takedown attempt but Dela Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Capers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and pushes Capers back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Juan Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capers doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Capers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capers somewhat.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Capers gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capers misses with a body kick.
Capers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capers leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dela Cruz rushes Capers and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Capers won't allow it.
#BC2#
Dela Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Capers persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Capers is looking to clinch.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz throws a body kick that misses
and Capers counters with a series of strikes. Dela Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Capers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Capers persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Capers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Capers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Capers misses the target.
Dela Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capers.#CL2#
Dela Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Capers, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Capers blocking some punches.
Capers tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Capers scores with a nice body kick.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capers tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capers to the ground. Capers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Capers swivels and escapes.
Dela Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Capers fails to land the takedown.
Dela Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Capers steps away.
Dela Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Capers moves out of range easily.
As Dela Cruz tries to get set, Capers tries to push him back and clinch up but Dela Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Capers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Capers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capers continues to drive forward.
Capers tries to counter by clinching up but Dela Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
Capers stuffs the takedown.
Capers is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.
Capers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juan Dela Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Capers instigates a clinch.
Capers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dela Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Capers prevents the takedown attempt.
Capers effectively controlling the action here.
Dela Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Capers controls the action.
Dela Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capers prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dela Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kris Capers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Capers misses the target.
Dela Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz avoids the head kick by Capers.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.
Capers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Capers tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Capers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capers tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capers leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kris Capers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dela Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Capers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dela Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Capers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Capers takes the fight into the clinch.
Capers has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dela Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capers backwards. #T2#
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Capers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capers is trying to pull guard but Dela Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dela Cruz smiles and moves away.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capers as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Dela Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dela Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Capers is looking to control Dela Cruz's arms but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Capers has his back to the cage. #T3#
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Capers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dela Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Capers pulls guard successfully.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capers keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capers is looking to stand back up but Dela Cruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Capers.
Dela Cruz stalling.
Capers is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Capers is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Dela Cruz.
I've got Dela Cruz 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Dela Cruz!
An out of breath Juan Dela Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Capers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Maldonado moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Maldonado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Capers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maldonado to the mat. Maldonado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maldonado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maldonado controls Capers momentarily but Capers frees himself.
Maldonado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maldonado 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.
Capers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado controls Capers momentarily but Capers frees himself. #T1#
Maldonado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Capers preventing the sweep.
Capers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado closes the distance and clinches up with Capers, looking for a takedown. Maldonado pushes Capers against the cage but Capers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capers throws a counter combo.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capers as he avoids it easily.
Maldonado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado looks for a takedown but Capers sprawls well.#CL#
Maldonado forces Capers back against the cage and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Capers manages to pull guard.
Maldonado postures up.
Capers controlling Maldonado's posture. #SUB2#
Capers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capers looks winded!
Capers working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Maldonado trying to control but Capers is working from the bottom.
Capers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capers wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capers defends well and Maldonado ends up having to push Capers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Maldonado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldonado lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Capers pulls guard. #T4#
Maldonado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maldonado trying to control the position from guard on top but Capers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldonado preventing the sweep.
Capers wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Capers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldonado is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Capers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Capers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Capers has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Maldonado works to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capers throwing strikes but missing.
We've been informed that Capers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Maldonado trying to control the position.
Capers wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Capers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capers is breathing heavily.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Capers keeps him under control.#T2#
Maldonado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capers.
Capers is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maldonado punching from the bottom.
Capers moves into full mount! Maldonado won't be happy about that!
Maldonado is trying to escape the mount.
Maldonado flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T3#
Capers prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Capers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maldonado is on top in guard.
Maldonado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capers trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capers looking to control.
#T4#
Capers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maldonado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Capers wants to control the position but Maldonado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Capers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldonado has a takedown stuffed.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Capers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Capers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Capers trying to control the action but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Capers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado is trying to work for a sweep but Capers has mounted him!#T1#
Capers with the ground and pound from mount.
Capers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maldonado's face.
Capers avoids the attempt from Maldonado to control.
Maldonado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Capers trying to control but Maldonado is having none of it.
Maldonado is looking to improve his position but Capers isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Capers unloading with bombs!
Capers trying to control but Maldonado is having none of it. #SUB2#
Capers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maldonado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maldonado and Capers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Capers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldonado keeps working. #T3#
Maldonado tries to buck Capers off but Capers is having none of it.
Maldonado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capers on the ground.#SU2#
Capers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maldonado is defended easily by Capers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Capers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maldonado wants to improve his position but Capers is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capers passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Capers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capers 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Capers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kirk dives in and scores a takedown into Capers's guard.#ES2#
Capers pushes Kirk off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Capers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Capers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!#SUB2#
Capers is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirk is defending well.
Capers in side control, throwing shots but Kirk defends.
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirk sneaks back into half guard.
Kirk is looking to control Capers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirk avoid being mounted?#T1#
Capers lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Capers is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capers.
Kirk moves into full guard.
Kirk trying to control the position.
Capers trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Capers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capers is still trying to improve position.
Kirk pulls Capers in to control the position.
Kirk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Capers is now in half guard.
Kirk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Capers wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Capers looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirk distracts Capers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Capers 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.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk stays in close to Capers's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Capers kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
Capers tries to bum rush Kirk with a series of wild strikes but Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capers moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
Kirk slips a straight right by Capers.
Kirk dives in for a single leg takedown but Capers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Capers blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Capers tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirk. #ES2#
Capers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk checks a leg kick.
Capers throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Capers misses with a double jab
and Kirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Capers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirk's half guard.
Kirk is not content to let Capers control the position.
Capers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Capers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capers is stalling in the full guard.
Capers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capers trying to move into half guard but instead Kirk has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kirk stands up over Capers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirk chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kirk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Capers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Capers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Capers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Capers postures up.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirk has a closed guard, preventing Capers from standing up.
Kirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capers wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Kirk pulls Capers in close to his closed guard and prevents Capers from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Capers trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Capers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kirk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capers defends it easily.
Kirk working a defensive guard but Capers passes into half guard.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capers on the ground.
Capers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirk wants to control but Capers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kirk taking some punishment here, with Capers in his half guard.
Capers is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk is pulling down on Capers's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capers wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Capers gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
Capers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk is not content to let Capers control the position.
Capers taking a breather here.
Capers trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirk can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Capers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Capers tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Capers shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Capers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capers wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kirk is defending against the submission attempts here by Capers.
#T1#
Kirk has his hands clasped together around Capers's back. He's all about the action.
Capers trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Capers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kirk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Capers.
Capers trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kris Capers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capers is one step ahead there.
Capers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Capers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirk has his hands on Capers's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Kirk controls Capers momentarily but Capers frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Capers gets a takedown into half guard.
Capers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kirk trying to hold on to Capers's head to control him but Capers postures up.
#T4#
Capers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Capers controlling the action here.
Capers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capers trying to mount his opponent but Kirk defends it.
Kirk wants to get back to full guard but Capers has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capers lands a heavy elbow.
Tommy Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kris Capers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Kirk is rocked!
Capers controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Capers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Capers!
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