PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On My Own-Alone . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Apollyon
vs
Fanoogon

191 cm
33
193 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

176 cm
33
194 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp
Conviction

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollyon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fanoogon checks it well.
Richie Fanoogon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Apollyon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fanoogon, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fanoogon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice elbow from Apollyon.

It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Apollyon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fanoogon blocks an uppercut.
Apollyon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fanoogon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollyon to keep the fight standing.

Fanoogon manages to break the clinch.
Apollyon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Fanoogon with that takedown attempt.
Fanoogon looks for a takedown but Apollyon sprawls well.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fanoogon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fanoogon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Apollyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanoogon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fanoogon tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollyon is retaining full guard.
Apollyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollyon wants to get back to his feet but Fanoogon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fanoogon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richie Fanoogon.
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apollyon as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fanoogon is defended easily by Apollyon.

Apollyon moves into range and clinches up with Fanoogon.
Apollyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanoogon.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollyon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon is pushing Fanoogon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fanoogon tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollyon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Apollyon on the inside.
Fanoogon tries to pull guard but Apollyon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fanoogon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
Apollyon tries to work over Fanoogon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fanoogon jumps guard but Apollyon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fanoogon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apollyon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollyon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apollyon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apollyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fanoogon avoids the damage to the body.
Fanoogon is trying to pull guard but Apollyon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Apollyon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollyon.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanoogon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Apollyon.
Fanoogon looks winded!
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollyon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Fanoogon fails to pull guard.
A short right from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks a body shot from Fanoogon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hofniel Apollyon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Apollyon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollyon trying to land knees to the body.
Apollyon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fanoogon blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon blocks an uppercut.
Apollyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanoogon.
Apollyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fanoogon has Apollyon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apollyon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Apollyon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
Fanoogon wants to break free but Apollyon has control.
Apollyon tries to work over Fanoogon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon gets underhooks to prevent Fanoogon's takedown attempt.
Apollyon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanoogon tries to break free but Apollyon pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fanoogon is breathing heavily.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Apollyon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fanoogon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Fanoogon breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Apollyon tenderised Fanoogon's leg. Fanoogon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollyon scores with a hook.
Fanoogon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanoogon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollyon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fanoogon dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollyon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon blocks a body shot from Apollyon.
Fanoogon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fanoogon wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollyon won't allow it.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Apollyon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.
Fanoogon is trying to break free.
Fanoogon stalling.
Apollyon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fanoogon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanoogons head.
Fanoogon managing to block the knees to the body from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollyon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.

That has opened up Richie Fanoogon's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon lands an uppercut.
Apollyon tries a knee to the head but Fanoogon blocks it.
Apollyon has Fanoogon pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Apollyon as the two fighters clinch.
Fanoogon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Apollyon is defending well.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollyon.
Apollyon stalls.
Fanoogon wants to take the fight to the mat but Apollyon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Apollyon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
Fanoogon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Fanoogon wants to get back to striking at distance but Apollyon won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Apollyon on the inside.
Apollyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanoogon tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollyon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollyon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollyon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanoogon avoids it.
Fanoogon tries to stall but Apollyon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanoogon can do to turn this around?
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fanoogon backwards.
Apollyon lands a nice elbow.
Apollyon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Apollyon.

The cut above Richie Fanoogon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fanoogon misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon misses with a body punch.
Apollyon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Fanoogon is rocked!
Apollyon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hofniel Apollyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollyon as he jumps to the side.
Apollyon slaps away a takedown attempt from Fanoogon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fanoogon moves in looking to clinch but Apollyon pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
Fanoogon tries to move into range but Apollyon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fanoogon tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollyon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fanoogon tries to clinch but Apollyon moves out of range.
Apollyon misses with a looping right.
A jab from Apollyon finds it's way through Fanoogon's defenses.
Fanoogon is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollyon finish him?
and Apollyon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fanoogon! He's just covering up as Apollyon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hofniel Apollyon!
Hofniel Apollyon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'