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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Apollyon's choice of entrance music: On My Own-Alone . Linkin Portier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon thows a body shot but no joy.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Apollyon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
Apollyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier misses with a straight left.
Apollyon throws a wild body kick that Portier sees coming a mile off.
Apollyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollyon.
Portier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Portier lands a body shot.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portier doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollyon circles away.
Portier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Apollyon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollyon is out of range.
Apollyon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
Apollyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Portier can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollyon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Apollyon blocks the leg kick.
Apollyon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier throws a leg kick but Apollyon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollyon tries to close the distance and clinch but Portier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollyon blocks a leg kick.
Portier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick
and Apollyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier looks to land a body kick but Apollyon moved away.
Portier moves away from the strike by Apollyon.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollyon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Portier.
An inside leg kick from Portier misses.
Portier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollyon lands a leg kick that knocks Portier off balance momentarily.
Apollyon scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon takes a swing at Portier's ribcage but misses.
Apollyon throws a jab when Portier was well out of range.
Portier misses with a hook.
Apollyon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollyon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollyon checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollyon misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Apollyon blocks the leg kick.
Apollyon checks a leg kick nicely.
Portier moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollyon.
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier throws a low kick, looking for Apollyon's leg but Apollyon calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Portier.
Apollyon scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier feints and then cracks Apollyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollyon down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Portier.
Portier misses the jab.
Portier tries to work over Apollyon's front leg with a kick but Apollyon checks it.
Apollyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Portier closes the distance but Apollyon moves to the side
and Apollyon counters with a body kick that stops Portier in his tracks momentarily.
Portier tests Apollyon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollyon ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Apollyon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apollyon misses with an uppercut. Portier saw that one coming.
Apollyon cracks Portier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portier throws a nice head kick!
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!
Apollyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier doesn't manage to clinch there - Apollyon circles away.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Apollyon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portier rather than just go for the knockout.
Portier misses with the body kick
enabling Apollyon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollyon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Portier.
Portier tries to clinch but Apollyon moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Portier.
Portier darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Portier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apollyon checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Portier misses.
Portier wants to land a leg kick but Apollyon is out of range.
Portier swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollyon.
Portier loads up on a big right hand but Apollyon slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier 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.
Apollyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Apollyon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Portier moves out of range of the body kick.
Portier misses with a head kick.
Apollyon moves out of range as Portier strikes.
Apollyon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Portier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollyon has managed to clinch.
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Apollyon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollyon blocks an uppercut.
Apollyon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollyon lands a shoulder strike.
Apollyon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portier just leaning against Apollyon, taking a breather.
Apollyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Apollyon effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Portier.
Apollyon lands a left hand.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier breaks the clinch.
Portier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollyon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portier, as that shot connected.
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Apollyon pushes him off.
Portier wants to land a leg kick but Apollyon is out of range.
Portier is looking to chop away at Apollyon's legs.
Portier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Apollyon if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Portier.
Portier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollyon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Apollyon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollyon as Portier tries to tie him up.
Apollyon throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollyon tries a knee to the head but Portier blocks it.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Portier tries a body shot but Apollyon blocks it.
Apollyon prevents Portier from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollyon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollyon misses with some punches.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Apollyon.
Good body shot from Apollyon.
Portier works on Apollyon's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollyon lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier is trying to maintain a safe position but Apollyon gets an underhook and turns Portier into the cage.
Apollyon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portier.
Apollyon struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollyon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Portier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Portier is trying to force a seperation but Apollyon has the dominant position.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Portier is trying to maintain a safe position but Apollyon gets an underhook and turns Portier into the cage.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollyon backwards.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollyon controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollyon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Apollyon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hofniel Apollyon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apollyon lands an uppercut.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Apollyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollyon has a couple of punches blocked by Portier.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Apollyon improves position.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollyon controls his hands.
Portier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portier working hard to break the clinch.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Apollyon - that landed with a thud.
Portier stalling in the clinch but Apollyon improves position.
Apollyon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Portier tries a body shot but Apollyon blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Apollyon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Portier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portier throws a lazy body kick
and Apollyon counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
Portier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apollyon throws a looping overhand right but Portier ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollyon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Portier darts in trying to clinch
and Apollyon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Apollyon.
Apollyon throws a head punch that misses.
Portier managing to block the knees to the body from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollyon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
Apollyon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollyon.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollyon throws a leg kick but Portier checks it.
Portier tries to clinch but Apollyon is having none of it.
Apollyon avoids a kick to the body.
Apollyon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollyon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Portier throws a head kick but Apollyon moves out of range.
Portier thows a leg kick but Apollyon checks it
and Apollyon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portier moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon gets through Portier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Portier managing to block the knees to the body from Apollyon.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apollyon tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Apollyon back against the cage.
A short left from Apollyon.
Portier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Portier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollyon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Portier or not.
Apollyon lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollyon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Apollyon avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Apollyon digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Apollyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Apollyon on the inside.
Apollyon lands a nice uppercut.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollyon throws a head punch that misses.
Apollyon digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollyon lands a right hand.
Apollyon lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollyon.
Apollyon is leaning against Portier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apollyon gets through Portier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Apollyon - that landed with a thud.
Apollyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier takes a shot to the head.
Apollyon lands a damaging elbow.
Apollyon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Apollyon prevents Portier from breaking the clinch.
Portier tries to break free but Apollyon pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon trying to land knees to the body.
Portier looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks a body shot from Portier.
Apollyon blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Apollyon.
Portier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apollyon working Portier over with knees to the body.
Portier cracks Apollyon with a nice body shot.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Apollyon controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollyon as Portier tries to tie him up.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollyon controls his hands.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Apollyon avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollyon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apollyon is keeping busy.
Portier working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hofniel Apollyon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollyon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hofniel Apollyon!
A victorious Hofniel Apollyon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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