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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Legionarius.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Legionarius.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson's coach down at Team Hopkins was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legionarius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Legionarius can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Legionarius has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Anderson.
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!
Legionarius swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a body punch.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short left from Anderson.
Legionarius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Legionarius takes a shot to the head.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legionarius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legionarius.
Anderson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius misses with a body punch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Legionarius.
Legionarius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legionarius throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Legionarius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Legionarius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legionarius forces Anderson back against the ropes and clinches.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Legionarius backwards.
Legionarius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Legionarius scores with a hook to the body.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Legionarius instigates a clinch.
A short right from Legionarius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legionarius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Legionarius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legionarius drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Legionarius controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legionarius.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Legionarius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legionarius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legionarius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Legionarius back into the ropes.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Legionarius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legionarius scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
A body shot lands from Legionarius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legionarius.
Legionarius is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legionarius.
Legionarius tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legionarius gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legionarius.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Legionarius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legionarius blocks an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Anderson cracks Legionarius with a nice body shot.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Legionarius lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius dominated that second 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.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legionarius gets a clinch.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson tries to work over Legionarius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
Anderson cracks Legionarius with a nice body shot.
Legionarius tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Legionarius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Legionarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Legionarius tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the ropes.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Legionarius controls his hands.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legionarius digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legionarius backwards.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legionarius.
Anderson letting Legionarius take a breather here.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Anderson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Legionarius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legionarius lands with a good body shot.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legionarius moves into the clinch successfully.
Legionarius trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Legionarius.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Legionarius lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Legionarius fails to land.
Anderson gets through Legionarius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson pushes Legionarius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legionarius working aggressively here.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legionarius scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Legionarius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Legionarius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Legionarius tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legionariuss head.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Legionarius misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legionarius.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius breaks the clinch.
Anderson clinches.
A short right from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Anderson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Legionarius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Legionarius.
Legionarius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Legionarius is out of range.
Apollo Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legionarius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Anderson tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legionarius backwards.
Legionarius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Legionarius fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Legionarius fails to land.
Alessio Legionarius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A short left from Legionarius.
Legionarius tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Legionarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legionarius presses Anderson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Legionarius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Legionarius lands a body shot.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legionarius.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Legionarius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Anderson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Anderson!
Apollo Anderson 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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hype
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