Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Rossi lands a nice hook to Applegate's body. Applegate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Rossi tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Applegate's efforts to push away.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands. #T1#
Applegate takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Abner Applegate has been cut.
Rossi is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
A nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
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!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Applegate manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #T3#
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Come on Applegate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Applegate has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rossi slips a jab from Applegate.
Rossi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Applegate rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Applegate jabs Rossi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Applegate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Applegate tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range. #T1#
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Rossi defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate looking to stall.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Applegate misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.#BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rossi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Applegate lands a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate looking to stall.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abner Applegate'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#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate has Rossi pressed against the cage.
Applegate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Applegate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Applegate wants to stall.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi letting Applegate take a breather here.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate avoids a kick to the body.
Applegate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Applegate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it. #T3#
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Applegate moves out of range easily.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi checks a low kick from Applegate.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Applegate.
Rossi pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abner Applegate.
Well Applegate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abner Applegate!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Applegate walks into a jab.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate slips a jab from Zaadha.
A quick step to the side and Applegate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A frustrated look appears on Zaadha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaadha is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Applegate lands a right hand. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a straight right. #CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Applegate 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.
Applegate moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Zaadha both land. Nice combination.
Zaadha throws a shot to the body.
Applegate misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Zaadha is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaadha can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a low kick as Zaadha jumps back.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Applegate with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaadha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Zaadha.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha stuns Applegate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate tries to clinch up
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Applegate lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Applegate rushes Zaadha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate keeps control of Zaadha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.#CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch. #T1#
Zaadha wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Zaadha is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaadha as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Applegate walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand. #T2##CL#
Applegate clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Zaadha is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Zaadha tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Zaadha does no damage.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha throws out a powerful jab.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T3#
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
As Applegate backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Applegate manages to avoid it all.
Applegate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate lands a head shot.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate is stalling here.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #T4#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaadha working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Applegate's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Zaadha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Applegate clinches. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Applegate throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Zaadha avoids them all with ease.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.#CL#
Applegate forces Zaadha back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #T1#
Applegate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaadha up against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaadha as Applegate tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Zaadha keeps it at a distance.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Applegate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha scores with the left hand. Applegate knows he should have avoided that one.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Zaadha is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Zaadha throws a nice head kick!
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
Applegate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaadha eats them both and turns towards Applegate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate connects with a looping right hand.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Applegate lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand.
Zaadha needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaadha 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn MacArthur vs Syndal
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Knox thuds his right hand into Applegate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Applegate connects with a jab.
Applegate cracks Knox with a good jab.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate misses with a shot to the body
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
A quick step to the side and Applegate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Applegate throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Applegate slips under a jab from Knox.
Applegate tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Applegate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate delivers a nice body kick.
Knox throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Knox checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate lands with an overhand left.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Applegate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Applegate lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
A big left from Applegate misses. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Applegate misses. #CL#
Applegate forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Applegate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Applegate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Applegate.
Knox jabs at Applegate's body.
Knox slips a straight right by Applegate.
Knox slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Knox tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate taking a breather.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Porthos Knox has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Knox has Applegate pressed against the cage.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate is pushing Knox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Porthos Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Applegate.
Knox with a hook.
Applegate with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a straight right. #T1#
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Applegate pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate. #T2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.#CL#
Applegate pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Knox.
Knox is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate has Knox pushed against the cage.
Applegate presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Knox lands.
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox works Applegate's body with a nice hook.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox lands a nice hook to Applegate's body. Applegate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox with a nice cross.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Applegate defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Applegate.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Applegate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Applegate defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Knox checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate misses with a body kick.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Porthos Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Applegate defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Applegate lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands the left hand.
Jab from Applegate.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Applegate blocks a jab.#CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Applegate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Knox prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A short left from Knox. #T2#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox blocks a head kick by Applegate.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Applegate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox throws a right and a left that Applegate avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate lands a head shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Applegate throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Applegate misses with a series of wild punches.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Applegate throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Applegate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Knox tests Applegate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
A left lands for Applegate.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Applegate has time to react.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Applegate swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Applegate.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Applegate throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Applegate misses.
Knox takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Applegate throws a shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a cross.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Knox looks to land a combination. Applegate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Applegate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Applegate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
After the big win, Abner Applegate made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Porthos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Applegate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Applegate catches Navarro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate connects with a jab.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Navarro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range. #CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Navarro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Navarro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Applegate with the inside leg kick.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Applegate.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Navarro scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Applegate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate jabs Navarro right on the nose. Navarro blinks but takes it well.
Applegate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Applegate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Navarro defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Navarro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab by Applegate.
Applegate avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Applegate misses with a shot to the body
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro slips a straight right by Applegate.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Applegate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Navarro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Navarro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate just leaning against Navarro, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Applegate to work.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate misses with a looping right.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Applegate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Applegate misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Applegate throws a predictable looking body shot
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate throws a leg kick which misses Navarro's front leg but catches the back leg as Navarro tries to avoid it.
Applegate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Applegate backs off Navarro throws a huge counter combo but Applegate manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Applegate throws a lazy head kick
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Applegate lands a slapping body shot.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Applegate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Applegate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Navarro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Navarro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.#T3#
Applegate sizes up Navarro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Applegate misses with a left hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Navarro is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Applegate swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate. #T4#
Applegate throws a combination that misses
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Applegate.
A combination from Applegate does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.#BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro throws a fast counter high kick but Applegate manages to duck under it in time.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice combination there by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Navarro's ribs.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate jabs Navarro right on the nose. Navarro blinks but takes it well.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Applegate drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Navarro follows Applegate to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Applegate lunges at Navarro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Navarro's hand.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Navarro is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate misses the body punch
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Applegate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Navarro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Applegate throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch up
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Applegate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Applegate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate misses with a looping right.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Applegate throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Navarro counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Applegate down! Navarro is looking to finish but Applegate is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Applegate is rocked!#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Applegate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Applegate 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.
Applegate seems to have got his legs back now.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Navarro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Navarro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Applegate is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro trying to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate tries to hold on but Navarro postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Navarro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Applegate is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Applegate and Navarro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Navarro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Applegate has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Navarro but great work by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Navarro manages to get back to half guard.
Applegate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Applegate defends well.#SUB2#
Applegate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Applegate has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Applegate gets to his feet - Navarro follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate misses with a hook
and Navarro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Applegate really felt that one!
Applegate lands an overhand right.
Applegate moves to clinch but Navarro breaks away
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Applegate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Navarro down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Navarro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Applegate misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Navarro counters with a series of strikes that sends Applegate to the canvas! Navarro follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Applegate manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Applegate in his guard.#REVR#
Navarro working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Applegate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Applegate has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Applegate trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Applegate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Applegate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Applegate from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Navarro working for a triangle but Applegate defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Applegate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gideon Navarro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Applegate pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Applegate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Applegate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a triangle here but Applegate uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.#T4#
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.
Applegate moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Navarro is trying to control Applegate's posture but Applegate avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro is looking for the big counter here.
Gideon Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Applegate. Those never looked like landing.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body. Navarro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Despite the aggression on Navarro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crunch! Applegate slams his shin into Navarro's torso.
Applegate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #T1#
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Navarro pulls Applegate into guard.
Applegate is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Applegate is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Navarro working for a triangle but Applegate defends it easily. #SUB2#
Navarro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Applegate defends it easily.#SUB2#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Navarro has a closed guard, preventing Applegate from standing up. #SUB2#
Navarro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Applegate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navarro.
Applegate controls the position from side control.
Navarro is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Applegate looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Navarro is avoiding damage well.
Navarro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Applegate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Navarro tries to buck Applegate off but Applegate is having none of it.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Applegate stalling.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Applegate seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Navarro's defenses.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Applegate. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Applegate misses.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Navarro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Applegate jabs at Warror's body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Applegate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warror doesn't seem phased though.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Warror throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Warror lets loose with a powerful body kick. Applegate will feel that in the morning.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warror on the side of the head.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Warror swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate misses with a body kick.
Warror throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Applegate forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Warror blocks an elbow strike.
Warror takes a shot to the head.
Warror blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Warror tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Warror can't break the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.#BC2#
Warror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warror connects with a solid leg kick.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warror takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Warror tries a quick counter leg kick but Applegate is wise to it.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate tries to bum rush Warror with a series of wild strikes but Warror uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warror walks into a straight right hand from Applegate.
Warror is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Applegate rather than just go for the knockout.
Warror cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Applegate moved away.
Warror digs a good hook to Applegate's body.
Applegate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Warror slams his shin into Applegate's torso.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warror digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Warror cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Applegate misses.
Nice uppercut there from Warror.
Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Warror misses with a low kick.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Warror breaks away and moves out of range.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror connects with the punch.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Warror moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Applegate down.
Applegate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Warror takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Warror circles away and keeps his distance.
Warror has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Applegate lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate. #BC2#
Warror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Warror avoids them all with ease.
Warror bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Warror with a jab.
Warror keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Applegate down.
Applegate checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A clash of legs there as Warror blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Applegate thuds a left hand into Warror's body.
Warror is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Applegate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Applegate throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warror lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands. #TD#
Applegate tightens his grip and picks Warror up, before dumping him to the ground. Warror manages to land in guard.
Warror pulls Applegate in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Applegate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warror is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warror is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warror misses the jab.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate cracks Warror with an open hand slap.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Warror misses.
Applegate throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Warror on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Applegate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Applegate if he has to take too many more of those.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.#T3#
Warror digs a good hook to Applegate's body.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well.
Applegate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Applegate wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Applegate lands with a cross.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Warror circles away.
Some wild striking there from Warror.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Applegate.
Warror throws a front kick that sends Applegate stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate slips under a jab.
As Warror tries to get set, Applegate tries to push him back and clinch up but Warror manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Applegate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Applegate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate lands a jab to Warror's midsection.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Warror circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.
Applegate wants to slow Warror down by chopping away at his legs.
Applegate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Warror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Applegate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warror sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Warror blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Warror as he connects with a hook.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warror misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Warror wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Warror's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warror has had enough of the clinch but Applegate keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Warror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Applegate - just one landing.
Warror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Warror and pushes him back against the cage.
Warror is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.#T1#
Warror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warror wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Warror wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Warror manages to break the clinch.
Warror scores with a hook.
Applegate lands a head kick!
Warror will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror moves away
and Warror counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Applegate is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Warror misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Warror scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate misses with a hook
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a leg kick but Applegate moved away.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror moves out of range as Applegate throws a body kick.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
A jab from Applegate does it's job there.
Applegate lands a really nice looking cross but Warror seems unphased.
Warror throws a low kick but Applegate moves out of range easily.
Warror takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Applegate coming out on top.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Applegate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Warror connects with a looping right hand.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Warror circles away.
Warror feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Warror.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Applegate down.
Applegate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Warror.
Applegate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Applegate misses with a straight left.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Applegate throws out a powerful jab.
Warror throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good shot there by Applegate.
Warror slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Warror tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warror tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Warror just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Warror.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror drops his hands momentarily and Applegate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Warror in a clinch. #BC2#
Warror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Warror releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warror fails to land with a series of punches.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.#T1#
Applegate walks into a jab.
Warror feints and then cracks Applegate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Applegate down.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
Applegate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate misses the jab.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Warror ducks right into an uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Warror looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate misses with a straight left. #T2#
Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Warror.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate stuns Warror with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Warror's defenses. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Warror back into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Warror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Applegate wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Warror on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Applegate scoring well with a low kick there.
Warror moves out of range as Applegate strikes.#T3#
Warror lands a jab.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it.
Warror slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror digs a good hook to Applegate's body.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warror is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Warror lands a jab to the head.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Applegate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Warror takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warror closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Applegate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Warror up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Warror prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is looking to control Warror's arms but Warror gets an underhook and turns him. Now Applegate has his back to the cage.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate taking a breather. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Warror counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warror has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Applegate gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Applegate misses with a left hand
and Warror counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Warror.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Warror slams his shin into Applegate's torso.
Warror fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warror misses with a double jab.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Applegate lands.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Warror circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate scores with a nice head shot.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Warror appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Applegate does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warror.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warror connects with a jab.
Warror scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warror, as that shot connected.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror scores with a kick to the body.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Warror connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Warror manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate is looking to land body kicks.
Warror blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate thows a leg kick but Warror checks it
and Warror counters with a one-two to the body.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Applegate has Warror up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Warror breaks from the clinch.
Warror takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Applegate moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Warror pushes him off.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Warror slips a jab from Applegate.
Warror is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Warror saw it coming and moves away.
Warror defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warror 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror! Paul Warror retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Paul Warror thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha feints a jab promting Applegate to slip. Zaadha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Applegate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.#CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Zaadha against the cage.
Applegate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate throws an elbow that misses.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaadha thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
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!
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
As Applegate backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Applegate manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate leaning his opponent against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaadha's efforts to push away.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
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!
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Zaadha in a clinch.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaadha manages to circle out of the way.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Applegate circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaadha's efforts to push away.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
A good leg kick by Applegate. #T1#
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Zaadha jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Zaadha as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Applegate.
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Applegate takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha walks into a jab.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Applegate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Applegate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.#T3##CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaadha, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Zaadha 's eye.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate. #T4##BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZaadha.
Applegate misses with the combination.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaadha walks into a left hand.
Applegate scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha fails to land with a series of punches.
Applegate misses with a hook
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate walks into a left hand.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Applegate with a series of wild strikes but Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
Applegate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Applegate's head.#T1#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Applegate misses
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Applegate.
Applegate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaadha, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Applegate. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Zaadha against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Applegate down.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Applegate saw that one coming.
Zaadha swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Applegate moves out of range.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Applegate is having none of it.
Zaadha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate. #CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ri Zaadha.
I think Zaadha 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Applegate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Zaadha's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.#CL#
Zaadha moves into range and clinches up with Applegate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate. #T2#
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate has Zaadha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaadha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Zaadha back into the cage.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Applegate is trying to break the clinch but Zaadha has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #T3#
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Applegate scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Zaadha 's eye.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Zaadha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
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!
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Applegate presses Zaadha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
A short left from Zaadha. #T2#
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate. #T3#
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Applegate manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.#T4#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate pushes Zaadha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Applegate.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaadha.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Applegate.
A short left from Zaadha.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate. #T1#
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaadha.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
A short right from Zaadha.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate. #T2#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands an elbow inside.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #T3#
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
I think Applegate 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate misses with a wild combination.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Navarro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Applegate takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Applegate sends Navarro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Applegate is motioning to the referee to let Navarro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Applegate feints and then cracks Navarro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Navarro down.
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro can't break the clinch.
Navarro tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Navarro 's eye.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a nice body shot.
Navarro looks winded!
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Navarro tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro is trying to break free.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks. #BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Applegate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Applegate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Applegate fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro has had enough of the clinch but Applegate keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Applegate. #BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate looks to clinch
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Applegate misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Applegate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Navarro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Applegate connects with a leg kick.
Applegate thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Applegate misses
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Applegate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Applegate tries to clinch up.#CL#
Navarro gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Navarro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Navarro is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro misses with a looping left.#CL#
Applegate rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Navarro takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate moves to clinch but Navarro breaks away
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Applegate!
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Applegate.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Navarro has time to react.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Navarro tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Navarro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Applegate rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navarro can do to turn this around?
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate closes the distance but Navarro moves to the side
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate tries to clinch up
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Applegate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Applegate. #KD#
Applegate drops Navarro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Navarro looks back up at him and smiles so Applegate waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate drops Navarro with a straight right hand, right on the button! Applegate follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Chaos misses. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaos lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
I was talking to Chaos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Chaos drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Chaos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaos is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Applegate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.
Applegate trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaos is not content to let Applegate control the position.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos tries to improve position but can't.
Chaos wants to control but Applegate postures up.
Chaos is looking to regain half guard here but Applegate keeps moving and retains side control.
Applegate trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Applegate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaos's hands.
Applegate moves out of range as Chaos strikes.#T4#
Chaos throws out a powerful jab.
Chaos looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Chaos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate connects with a leg kick.
Chaos with a jab.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaos.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaoss head.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Applegate is working Chaos over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos misses with a looping right.
Chaos misses with a body shot.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Chaos is avoiding it.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Chaos.
Chaos lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos. #TD#
Chaos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Chaos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Applegate uses it to pass to side control.
Chaos is trying to improve his position.
Chaos is not content to let Applegate control the position. #T1#
Chaos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos is looking to reverse the position.
Applegate trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos regains half guard.
Chaos trying to hold on to Applegate's head to control him but Applegate postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos has a hand on Applegate's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Applegate takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Applegate controlling the pace for now.
Applegate prevents Chaos from getting the reversal.#T3#
Chaos tries to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Chaos is looking to improve his position but Applegate isn't that keen on the idea.
Applegate tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaos regains half guard.
Applegate prevents Chaos from improving his position.#T4#
Applegate is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Chaos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Applegate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Applegate working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Chaos's defenses.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Applegate darts in and clinches Chaos up against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Chaos scores with a jab. Applegate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate keeps Chaos at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
Applegate throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos. #T1#
Chaos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chaos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Chaos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Chaos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaos fails to pull guard.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos blocks the elbow strike.
Chaos tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Applegate misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Chaos avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Chaos blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Applegate is leaning against Chaos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Chaos blocks an elbow strike from Applegate.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chaos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Applegate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chaos.
Chaos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Applegate momentarily. #CL2#
Applegate forces Chaos back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Chaos.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Paa lands an elbow that stopped Applegate in his tracks for a moment.
Paa lands a body punch.
Applegate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Paa pushes off an throws an elbow but Applegate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa lands a right hand. #T1#
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands an elbow inside that Applegate shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Paa misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Paa. #T2#
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Paa, against the cage.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Paa avoids the damage to the body.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Applegate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paa is defending well for now.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Applegate lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Paa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Applegate. #T4#
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Paa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paas head.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Applegate has Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Applegate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land. #BC2#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa with a nice calf kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Applegate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paa - the referee stops the clock and Applegate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paa. Applegate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paa misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands an elbow inside that Paa shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Applegate wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Paa misses the target.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Paa throwing a counter right hand but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Paa moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Applegate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
Applegate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Applegate.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands a nice elbow.
Paa lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Paa tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Paa.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Paa misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa. #BC#
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate cracks a nice hook into Paa's ribs.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Paa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Applegate looks to clinch
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Applegate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Applegate tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Paa tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Paa lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Paa works the jab nicely.
Applegate tries to clinch but Paa moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Paa.
Paa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands an overhand right.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Paa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Good exchange - Paa coming out on top.#T4#
Paa scores with a head kick.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Paa moves out of range easily.
Paa throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paa slips a straight right by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paa connects with an inside leg kick.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Paa down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Applegate forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Paa tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate pushes Paa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Good body shot from Paa.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Paa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Paa. #T2#
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Paa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action. #T3#
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paa.
Paa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Applegate doesn't seem phased though.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well.
Paa avoids the head kick by Applegate.
Paa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa slips under a jab from Applegate.
Paa cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Paa tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paa. #CUT#It looks like Abner Applegate has been cut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Paa slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
I think Paa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Applegate.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Applegate tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Applegate's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the ropes.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate 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 Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Kuznetsov stuns Applegate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate with a jab.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the ropes. #T2#
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Applegate tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov pushes Applegate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Applegate tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Applegate.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Applegate eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Kuznetsov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Applegate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Applegate pushes Kuznetsov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Applegate has Kuznetsov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate has Kuznetsov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Applegate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Applegate blocks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.#T1#
Applegate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Applegate. That one must have hurt.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Applegate gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Applegate avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it. #T3#
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Applegate. #BC#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling against the ropes.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Applegate wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Applegate lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kuznetsov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Applegate and Kuznetsov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Applegate.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Applegate has Koso up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Koso working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koso works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Koso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koso's efforts to push away.
Koso lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control. #BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Koso wants to break free but Applegate has control.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Koso avoids the damage to the body.
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate has Koso pressed against the cage, preventing Koso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koso is defending well for now.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosos head.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land. #T2#
Koso throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate closes the distance but Koso moves to the side
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Applegate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koso doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Applegate keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Koso tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate is working for takedown but Koso is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso. #BC#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso.
A countering left hand to the body from Applegate misses.#T3#
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Koso keeps it at a distance.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Koso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Applegate misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Koso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate misses with a hook to the body
and Koso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Applegate feints and then cracks Koso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koso down.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Koso. Beautiful body shot.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Applegate wants to clinch but Koso slips to the side
and Koso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Applegate thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Applegate throws a poor cross that misses
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Koso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosos head.
Koso can't break the clinch.
Koso works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Applegate.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koso tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Koso is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Applegate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Koso is rocked!
Koso slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate checks a low kick from Koso.
Koso throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a crisp jab.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koso is looking to land body kicks.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Applegate misses with the combination.
It looked like Koso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Donk. Applegate catches Koso right on the button with a cross.
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Koso scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso scores with a jab. Applegate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Applegate lands a slapping body shot.
Koso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Koso's defenses.
Oh Koso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Koso tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Koso seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head. #BC#
Koso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Koso keeps the fight on the outside.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate. #CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Koso in a clinch.
Koso is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Koso manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Applegate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Koso back into the cage.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Koso tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate has Koso pressed against the cage, preventing Koso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koso wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Koso prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koso wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Koso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koso or not.
Koso blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate wants a takedown.
Applegate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Koso's head.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Koso does no damage.
Koso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Applegate connects with a nice cross there... Koso is looking wobbly and Applegate recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Koso to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Applegate jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ICS 51
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawtry counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Applegate.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Hawtry has been cut.#CL2#
Applegate clinches. #TD#
Hawtry successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry has Applegate pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawtry working a defensive guard but Applegate manages to pass into side control anyway.
Applegate working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry is looking to reverse the position.
Hawtry can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawtry tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hawtry is working hard here to advance position.
Applegate looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawtry is avoiding damage well.
Hawtry tries to bench press Applegate off him but Applegate keeps the position.
Hawtry wants to control but Applegate postures up.
The referee asks Applegate politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Applegate prefers to stall for the moment though.
Applegate working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Hawtry is right now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab.#TD#
Hawtry gets the takedown into side control.
Applegate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Applegate can't do much from the bottom here.
Applegate is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Applegate takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hawtry lands a few punches from side control.
Applegate holding on.
Hawtry working the head and body with strikes.
Applegate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#Applegate is rocked!
Hawtry working the head with strikes.
Applegate is still in real trouble! Can Hawtry finish him?
Hawtry trying to control the position but Applegate is working away.
Hawtry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Applegate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Applegate parries the strikes from Hawtry easily there. Hawtry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Applegate to escape. #SUB#
Hawtry tries for a kimura but Applegate is defending well. #SUB#
Hawtry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Applegate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Hawtry cracks Applegate with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Hawtry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Applegate wants to control but Hawtry postures up.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control.
Hawtry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Hawtry! That's hurt Applegate! Will he recover? Hawtry fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Applegate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#TD#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Applegate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!#REVB#
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Applegate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Applegate defends it easily.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Applegate postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aokison or not.
Aokison looking to stall.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison taking a breather.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Aokison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison with a hook.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Aokison gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aokison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Applegate lands an elbow just above Aokison 's eye.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate is leaning against Aokison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Aokison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate is working Aokison over against the cage.#TD#
Aokison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Applegate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate trying to control the action but Aokison just sinks the hooks in.
Aokison struggling to land strikes to the head as Applegate covers up.
I really don't envy Applegate right now.
Aokison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Applegate doesn't escape.
Aokison looking to hold on to the position here but Applegate rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T3#
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Applegate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Aokison postures up in Applegate's guard and throws a big left but Applegate blocks it.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Applegate's head.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Applegate with a solid left hand.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison distracts Applegate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Applegate pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aokison circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#TD#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Applegate is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Applegate is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Applegate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Applegate has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Applegate wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Applegate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself. #T2#
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.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Applegate tries to pass.
Aokison seems keen to control Applegate's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Aokison saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Aokison ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Aokison drops back down to his feet.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison is struggling to control the position.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aokison stalling.
Aokison is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Aokison into the cage.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Applegate 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 45
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Malverde takes the fight into the clinch.
Malverde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malverde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Malverde.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Malverde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malverde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Malverde misses with the head strike.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Malverde, against the cage.
Malverde misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate rushes Malverde and presses him up against the cage.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malverde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malverde.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malverde.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malverde's elbow.
Malverde working aggressively here.
Malverde throws an elbow that misses.
Malverde lands with a left to the head.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Malverde gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malverde's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.
Malverde lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Malverde tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it. #T2#
Applegate blocks a body shot from Malverde.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A short right from Malverde on the inside.
Malverde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malverde backwards.
Malverde throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries a body shot but Malverde blocks it.
Malverde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Malverde misses.
Malverde is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Malverde works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Malverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malverde lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malverde flicks out a counter leg kick but Applegate steps away.
Malverde tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malverde works Applegate's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Malverde.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malverde backwards.
Malverde blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malverde throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Malverde fails to land.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Malverde avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Malverde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malverde misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malverde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Malverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T4#
Applegate dips to his left and cracks Malverde with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Malverde.
Malverde misses the jab.
Malverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Malverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Malverde up against the cage.
Malverde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Malverde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Malverde.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malverde wants to break free but Applegate has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Malverde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Applegate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malverde throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate throws an overhand right that lands on Malverde's shoulder, as Malverde tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Malverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malverde lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Malverde keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Malverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Malverde is avoiding it.
Malverde lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate lands a jab to Malverde's midsection.
Malverde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malverde chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Malverde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malverde misses with a looping right.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Malverde.
A shot to the liver by Malverde. Beautiful body shot.
Malverde throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malverde dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
Applegate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malverde. Malverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jesus Malverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Malverde throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malverde jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Malverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malverde throws a chopping leg kick but Applegate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Applegate throws a nice looking combination but Malverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malverde jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Malverde circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Malverde circles away.
Malverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Applegate. That did some damage!#T2#
Malverde misses with a shot to the body
and Applegate counters with a nice uppercut.
Malverde tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malverde connects with a single shot there.
Malverde cracks Applegate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Malverde has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malverde's elbow.
Malverde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malverde lands a damaging elbow.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde blocks an uppercut.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Malverde.
Applegate is looking to control Malverde's arms but Malverde gets an underhook and turns him. Now Applegate has his back to the cage.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Malverde avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Malverde pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate tries to work over Malverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks the elbow strike.
Malverde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Malverde, against the cage. #BC2#
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Malverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malverde slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Applegate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Malverde tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Nice shot by Applegate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Malverde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malverde.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malverde avoids it.
Malverde lands a shot to the body.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Malverde is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Jesus Malverde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malverde backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde working aggressively here.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Malverde manages to break the clinch.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Malverde.
As Malverde tries to get set, Applegate tries to push him back and clinch up but Malverde manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Malverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate slips a jab from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Applegate counters by moving into the clinch.
Applegate is working Malverde over against the cage.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Malverde avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Malverde misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malverde.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malverde works Applegate's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde misses with a body shot.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Applegate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malverde throws a low kick but Applegate moves out of range easily.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Applegate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malverde.
Malverde looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.#T1#
Applegate walks into a jab.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
Applegate lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jesus Malverde has been cut.
Malverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Applegate's hands.
Malverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malverde in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malverde checks it well.
Malverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Malverde moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Malverde moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Malverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate tries to move into range but Malverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Applegate tries to clinch but Malverde is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malverde! But no joy.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Applegate moves forwards but Malverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malverde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Malverde.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Applegate! Malverde is out on his feet! Applegate rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Malverde is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Malverde is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnett 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.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Applegate rushes Barnett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
Barnett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Barnett's head. #TD2#
Barnett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Applegate uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there.
Applegate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barnett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Applegate puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Applegate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnett wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Applegate works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Applegate controlling from mount.
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Applegate controlling the position easily from mount.
Applegate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnett wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.#T3#
Applegate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Applegate isn't that keen on the idea.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Applegate has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
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.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Applegate sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Applegate is controlling well.
Applegate is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Barnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Applegate tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Barnett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Applegate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Applegate is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Applegate wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Applegate looking to control.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##ES#
Applegate is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #TD2#
Barnett gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Applegate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Applegate manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.#T2#
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buddy Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett cracks Applegate with a solid left hand.#T4#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Applegate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Applegate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. #REVR#
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Applegate is proving a slippery customer.
Applegate won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Applegate passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddy Barnett's cut.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Applegate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away. #CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Barnett.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not.
Applegate stalling in the clinch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head. #T1##TD2#
Barnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Applegate controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Applegate stands up from Barnett's guard - Applegate perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Applegate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnett tries to bum rush Applegate with a series of wild strikes but Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Barnett forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Applegate turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Applegate wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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!
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Applegate keeps moving and retains side control.
Applegate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #SU#
Applegate decides to stand back up. Applegate steps back and let's Barnett get back to his feet.#TD2#
Barnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Applegate's guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Applegate keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Applegate trying to control the position. #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.
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Applegate blocks nicely.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Applegate is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate has Barnett pulled in close to control his posture.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buddy Barnett.
I think Barnett 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buddy Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Buddy Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Nice cross by Applegate.
Nice defenses there by Drummond .
Drummond is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drummond tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
Drummond is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drummond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Applegate can't get the takedown.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
Drummond goes for a takedown attempt but Applegate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drummond .
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Drummond pushes him off.
Drummond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Applegate rushes Drummond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drummond .
Applegate misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drummond .
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Drummond avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Drummond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Drummond controls his hands.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Drummond blocking some punches.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Drummond controls his hands.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drummond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Applegate cracks Drummond with a nice body shot.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Drummond avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Drummond avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Drummond has Applegate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Applegate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drummond 's elbow.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Drummond avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drummond blocks an uppercut.
Drummond goes for a takedown attempt but Applegate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Drummond tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Drummond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Drummond looks to land a body kick but Applegate moved away.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Drummond avoiding damage as Applegate throws knees to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Drummond avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Drummond .
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Drummond blocking some punches.
Drummond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drummond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate cracks Drummond with a nice body shot.
Applegate prevents Drummond from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate. #BC2#
Drummond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate jabs Drummond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drummond can do to turn this around?
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Drummond looks to land a combination but Applegate avoids it well.
Applegate wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drummond misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Drummond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Applegate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drummond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Drummond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Drummond is avoiding it.
Applegate scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Applegate tenderised Drummond 's leg. Drummond is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drummond tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Drummond and pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drummond blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drummond in his tracks. #T3#
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate throws a body punch but Drummond moves out of range.
Applegate misses with a double jab
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond .
Drummond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Applegate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Applegate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Drummond swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Drummond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Applegate misses with a left hand
enabling Drummond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Applegate is looking to clinch. #CL#
Applegate pushes Drummond up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Applegate has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drummond regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond .
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
Applegate won't allow Drummond to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Drummond keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drummond ! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drummond keeps the fight on the outside.
Drummond misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate cracks Drummond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drummond looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate closes the distance but Drummond moves to the side
and Drummond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drummond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drummond .#CUT#
It looks like Robert Drummond has been cut.#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Drummond and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Drummond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Drummond scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Drummond thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate throws the left hand but Drummond avoids the punch easily.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Drummond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
It seemed like Drummond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate slips a straight right by Drummond .
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drummond counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Drummond .#T2#
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate tries to clinch but Drummond moves out of range.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Drummond back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate misses with an uppercut
and Drummond counters with a left to the body.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Robert Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Applegate misses with a body punch
and Drummond counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Applegate tries to clinch up
and Drummond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Drummond keeps it at a distance.
Drummond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner Applegate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Applegate rushes Drummond and presses him up against the cage.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drummond up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Drummond breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Drummond keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abner Applegate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Murphy is looking to chop away at Applegate's legs.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Applegate drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Applegate is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Murphy takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate misses the jab.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
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!
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Applegate swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Applegate tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Applegate needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Applegate is rocked!
Murphy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Applegate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Applegate looks to clinch but Murphy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Applegate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 17
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Applegate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull misses with a straight left. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Turnbull.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Turnbull there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate misses with a hook to the body
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Turnbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnbull throws a shot to the body.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Turnbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Applegate catches Turnbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Applegate throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Applegate slips a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T2#
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turnbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
Applegate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Applegate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Turnbull back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.#T3#
Applegate works on Turnbull's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turnbull can turn it around.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Applegate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turnbull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate slowing the pace effectively.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turnbull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Turnbull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Applegate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbull counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Turnbull as he checks the leg kick.
Turnbull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turnbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Applegate. #T1#
Applegate wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull throws a front kick that sends Applegate stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Turnbull scores with a jab. Applegate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turnbull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Turnbull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Applegate takes a step back to recover.
Turnbull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turnbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate misses with a double jab.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Applegate throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull lands a jab to the nose.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turnbull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Applegate really felt that one!
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Applegate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3##CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull blocks the elbow strike.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turnbull avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the cage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Turnbull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate 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 Turnbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Applegate on the side of the head.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate tried to score with a low kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turnbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Applegate throws a leg kick that misses.
Applegate throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Turnbull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Applegate.#CL2#
Turnbull rushes Applegate and presses him up against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #BC#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate 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.
Turnbull throws a solid leg kick but Applegate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turnbull.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turnbull throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnbull. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate cracks the inside of Turnbull's front leg.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Applegate's front leg.
Turnbull lands a really nice looking cross but Applegate seems unphased.
Applegate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Applegate.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Turnbull tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Turnbull misses with the head strike. #T3#
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Stalling in the clinch from Applegate.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Applegate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Turnbull gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Turnbull.
Well Turnbull 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Applegate circles away quickly and effectively.
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Navarro throws a head kick but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Navarro should have avoided that one.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Navarro misses.
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Applegate can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.#T1#
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Applegate! But no joy.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Applegate flicks out a counter leg kick but Navarro steps away.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Applegate in his tracks.
Navarro lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate lands a head shot.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Applegate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.#CL2#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Navarro.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land. #BC#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Applegate is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
Applegate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Some bone on bone action there as Navarro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro lands a head shot.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Applegate.#T3#
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Applegate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Navarro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Applegate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Applegate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Applegate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro misses the jab.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Navarro tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Navarro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate 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.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Navarro.
Applegate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Applegate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Navarro throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate unleashes a big counter combination but Navarro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Applegate lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Applegate blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
Applegate avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Applegate forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
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!
Navarro wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Navarro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate keeps control of Navarro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Applegate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro connects with a single shot there.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Navarro with a body shot.
Applegate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro misses the jab.
Applegate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro throws a body kick.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Applegate should have avoided that one.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro lands the left hand.
Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws a body kick that misses.
Applegate looks to land a body kick but Navarro moved away.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Navarro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Applegate lands.
Applegate connects with a single shot there.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a low kick but Navarro moves out of range easily.
Navarro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Applegate stalks Navarro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Navarro's face. Navarro staggers backwards, shaken.
Navarro motions for Applegate to come forward. Navarro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Navarro tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Navarro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Navarro. Applegate shrugs it off though.
Donk. Applegate catches Navarro right on the button with a cross.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate cracks Navarro with an open hand slap.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Good standup being displayed there by Applegate as he connects with a hook.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro works Applegate's body with a nice hook.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Navarro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and Navarro settles back down.
Navarro delivers a nice body kick.
Applegate lands with a cross. #CL2#
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Navarro has had enough of the clinch but Applegate keeps him there for the moment.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow. #T3#
Navarro working aggressively here.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Navarro. #BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Applegate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Applegate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Applegate.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro takes one on the button.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
Navarro takes one to the chin there.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Applegate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Applegate defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Applegate 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICS 5
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Applegate saw that one coming.
Bosch jabs Applegate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosch blocks the elbow strike.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Bosch tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Bosch manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Bosch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch throws a solid leg kick but Applegate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosch.
A solid body kick from Bosch.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Bosch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Applegate in his tracks.
Applegate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bosch tests Applegate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Applegate misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Bosch misses its target.
Bosch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bosch walks into a jab.
Bosch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and Bosch settles back down.
Applegate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bosch swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Bosch throws a low kick but Applegate moves out of range easily.
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Applegate.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch throws out a leg kick but Applegate moves out of range and Bosch only half commits.
Applegate thows a body kick. Bosch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosch scores with a jab.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Applegate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Applegate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bosch.#T3#
Applegate lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bosch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Bosch takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Bosch with a nice cross.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Applegate slips a straight right by Bosch.
Bosch takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Applegate connects with a body shot that sends Bosch's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bosch checks a leg kick.
Bosch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bosch connects with a single shot there.
Bosch blocks a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Bosch lands a head shot.#T4#
Applegate takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Bosch's leg. Bosch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch is looking to land body kicks.
Applegate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bosch lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bosch, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Applegate tries to clinch but Bosch is having none of it.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
Applegate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Applegate.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Bosch misses with a body punch
and Applegate counters with a series of strikes. Bosch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bosch scores with a nice right hand.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Applegate is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bosch rather than just go for the knockout.
Bosch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Bosch scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Bosch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bosch throws an off balance right hand
and Applegate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Applegate lands a lovely overhand right.
Applegate throws a hook but Bosch blocks it.
Bosch misses with a low kick as Applegate jumps back.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch blocks a leg kick.
Bosch checks a low kick from Applegate.
Bosch checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosch.#CL2#
Applegate rushes Bosch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bosch - that landed with a thud.
Bosch lands an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Applegate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bosch up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bosch tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
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!
Bosch blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate prevents Bosch from breaking the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bosch blocking some punches.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Bosch tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Applegate. #TD2#
Applegate gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bosch regains guard.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bosch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Applegate is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Applegate takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch is looking to counter punch.
Bosch tries to clinch there but Applegate circles away.
Bosch swings widly with a right hand
and Applegate counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Applegate.
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Applegate in the body.
Bosch clobbers Applegate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Bosch misses its intended target.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Applegate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bosch. Bosch obviously looking to wear him down.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Applegate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate. #CL2#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Bosch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bosch lands an uppercut.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bosch lands an uppercut.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bosch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bosch misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Applegate tries a body shot but Bosch blocks it.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate lands a left hand.
A short left from Applegate.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Bosch. #BC#
Bosch manages to break the clinch.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch stuns Applegate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Applegate to counter with a crisp jab.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. Bosch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Applegate wants to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch position.
Applegate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bosch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heribert Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bosch throws a leg kick that misses.
Bosch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Applegate throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
A shot to the body from Bosch misses
and Bosch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Applegate swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
And Bosch counters with a quick kick to the body but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate throws a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bosch lands a jab to the head.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Applegate's calf.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Bosch swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bosch.
Applegate jabs Bosch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Applegate tries to bum rush Bosch with a series of wild strikes but Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate tests Bosch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Applegate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bosch throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Applegate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bosch is able to avoid easily.
Bosch throwing a counter right hand but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate checks a low kick from Bosch.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bosch slips a jab from Applegate.
Bosch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosch is looking to clinch.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Applegate swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bosch.
Bosch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Applegate momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Applegate 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KOTM Round 1 Part 2
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Koso shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Koso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koso tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koso can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate cracks Koso with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koso. #T1#
Applegate pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Koso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate. #TD2#
Koso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Applegate uses from the top position.
Applegate won't allow Koso to sweep him here.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Applegate manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Applegate is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koso trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
Koso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Applegate's guard. #SUB2#
Koso is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Applegate to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Koso wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #T3#
Koso looking to pass the guard.
Koso stopping the sweep attempt from Applegate.
Applegate is working hard here to advance position.
Applegate controls Koso momentarily but Koso frees himself.
Koso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Applegate takes a jab right on the kisser.
Applegate checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Applegate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Koso is avoiding it.
Applegate 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.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Koso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koso.
Applegate needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Applegate throws a low kick but Koso avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it.
No joy there for Koso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Koso throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Koso and pushes him back against the cage.
Koso scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Koso gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Koso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koso wants to control but Applegate passes easily into half guard.
Koso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Koso has an active guard here but Applegate has managed to pass into half guard.
Koso trying to hold on to Applegate's head to control him but Applegate postures up.
Applegate trying to control the pace.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg.
Koso trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg.
Applegate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koso tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Koso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koso avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a series of strikes that have Koso backpedaling.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Koso circles away.
A cross from Applegate lands.
Koso slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice hook to Koso's body. Koso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Koso just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Koso moves out of range.
Applegate is looking to wear down Koso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate scores with a jab. Koso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koso checks a leg kick.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Koso.
That kick from Koso tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Koso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Koso misses.
Applegate thuds his right hand into Koso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koso lands with a good body shot.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso misses with a straight right.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koso feints a jab promting Applegate to slip. Koso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Applegate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koso throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Koso lands with a right to the head.
Koso is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Koso jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koso controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koso is on top in guard. #REVB#
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Koso from controlling successfully.
Koso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Applegate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speva Koso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Applegate trying to control the position here.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Koso is looking to pass into half guard but Applegate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Applegate is in guard.#REVR#
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Koso wants to control the position but Applegate says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koso wants to improve his position but Applegate is controlling well.
Koso wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Applegate is staying active.#SUB2#
Koso actively working from the bottom here.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Applegate is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Koso looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Koso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Applegate pulls his head out easily.
Koso wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso wants to control but Applegate postures up.
Koso is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koso 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 68
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Applegate wants to clinch.
A low kick from Navarro misses
and Applegate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Applegate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Applegate tries to get set, Navarro tries to push him back and clinch up but Applegate manages to avoid the attempt.
Applegate tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Navarro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate throws a chopping leg kick but Navarro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Navarro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro punishes Applegate's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro misses with the combination.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to slow Navarro down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Applegate darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
A short right from Applegate on the inside. #T2#
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Applegate tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with the head strike. #BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Applegate.
Navarro throws a combination. Applegate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate misses with a double jab.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.#CL2#
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate is pressed up against the cage. Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Applegate down to the mat. Applegate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Applegate scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Applegate thuds a left hand into Navarro's body.
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Applegate swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Applegate.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Navarro slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Applegate.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Applegate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Applegate takes one on the button.
Applegate is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate avoids them all with ease.
Applegate misses the jab.
Navarro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro walks into a left hand.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Applegate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.#BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navarro at a distance. #T3#
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Navarro 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.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with an open hand slap.
Applegate misses the body punch
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Applegate.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Navarro's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Applegate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate jabs at Navarro's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Applegate.#T1#
Applegate cracks the inside of Navarro's front leg.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate checks a low kick from Navarro.
A clash of legs there as Navarro blocks the low kick.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Applegate throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Applegate's knee momentarily.
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.#CL2#
Applegate rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Navarro is able to avoid easily.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro tests Applegate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate slips a jab from Navarro.
A nice side step and Applegate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Navarro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate moved away.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head. #CL2#
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Navarro gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Navarro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Navarro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Applegate has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Applegate jumps into side control!
Navarro tries to buck Applegate off but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate is staying tight to Navarro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Applegate is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gideon Navarro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Applegate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Navarro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch. #T1##BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro misses the body punch
and Applegate counters with a stiff right hand.
Applegate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Applegate just manages to avoid it.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Applegate. That snapped Navarro's head back.
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!
Applegate digs a good hook to Navarro's body.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro backing away here, and Applegate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Applegate. #T2#
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro throws a right hand that Applegate ducks under and follows up with a left that Applegate also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Navarro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.#T4##CL2#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Navarro manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Applegate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.#BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate with a nice cross.
Navarro thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Applegate feints a counter leg kick.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Applegate counters with a good low kick that Navarro was not able to check.
Applegate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Applegate throws a front kick aimed at Navarro's knee but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Navarro.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand. #CL2#
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Navarro misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a good cross that connects.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Navarro.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Applegate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
I think Navarro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro retains his welterweight title!
Gideon Navarro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 61
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Applegate.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Applegate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Dall slips a straight right by Applegate.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate stalks Dall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dall's face. Dall staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.#CL#
Applegate rushes Dall and presses him up against the cage.
Dall working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Dall misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Applegate wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Dall is working for a kimura but Applegate is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a kimura but Applegate is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Applegate moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dall is pushing down on Applegate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Applegate is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a kimura but Applegate is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Applegate is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Applegate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Applegate moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Applegate throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall blocks a head kick by Applegate. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands. #TD#
Applegate wants the takedown. Dall is fighting it off but Applegate persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dall's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Applegate defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Applegate has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Applegate moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dall.
Abner Applegate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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.
Applegate trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dall trying to remain calm as Applegate controls from the top position.
Dall is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Applegate from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Applegate has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Applegate manages to pass to side control!
Dall tries to bench press Applegate off him but Applegate keeps the position. #T4##SU#
Applegate decides to stand back up.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dall tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate keeps control of Dall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall lands a left hand.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Applegate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Applegate as he checks the leg kick.
Applegate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall just manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Abner Applegate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Dall.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Applegate shows good takedown defense.
Applegate misses with the combination.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Vyrkyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Applegate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Applegate was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Applegate uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Vyrkyx Dall's cut even more.
Applegate fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dall square on the jaw! Damn, Dall is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Good work by Turnbull as he checks the leg kick.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Applegate slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Applegate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Applegate.
Applegate delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Turnbull in a clinch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it. #T1#
Applegate pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Applegate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate misses with a straight left.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Applegate motions for Turnbull to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Applegate.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.
Turnbull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate clobbers Turnbull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Applegate cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Applegate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Turnbull's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Applegate throws a chopping leg kick but Turnbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Applegate has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Applegate slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Applegate connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Come on Applegate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Turnbull.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
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!
A short left from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.#T3#
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Applegate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull is working Applegate over against the cage.
Applegate lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turnbull, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Turnbull pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Applegate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull is working Applegate over against the cage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
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!
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Applegate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride 50 LA
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Applegate throws an overhand right that lands on Aokison's shoulder, as Aokison tries to avoid the shot.
Aokison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aokison lands with a good body shot.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aokison.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Aokison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Applegate.
Applegate throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aokison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Aokison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch but Aokison slips to the side#TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that.
Aokison looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!#REVR#
Aokison 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.#T1#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Applegate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Applegate is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform us that Aokison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison wants to control but Applegate passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Aokison actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison trying to control but Applegate postures up. #T3#
Aokison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison looking for a sweep. Not yet Aokison, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Aokison ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Applegate.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Aokison looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Aokison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Applegate finds it's way round the side to connect with Aokison's head.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Aokison's ribs.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aokison throws a nice looking combination but Applegate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Applegate tries to clinch but Aokison is having none of it.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Aokison moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Applegate clinches up with Aokison and pushes him back against the cage.
Aokison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aokison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aokison takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Good work by Applegate as he checks the leg kick.
Applegate tried to counter with a leg kick but Aokison avoided it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aokison digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Aokison scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Aokison gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Aokison blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate has Aokison pressed against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Aokison's ribcage. Aokison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aokison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Applegate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Applegate saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Applegate swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Applegate throws a solid leg kick but Aokison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Applegate.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aokison avoids it.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate is looking to wear down Aokison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Aokison tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aokison.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Aokison tries for a takedown but Applegate manages to get underhooks.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Aokison tries for a takedown but Applegate manages to get underhooks.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Aokison controls the action.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Aokison's ribcage. Aokison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison is trying to drag Applegate to the mat but Applegate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aokison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate motions for Aokison to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aokison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Aokison lands with a cross.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Aokison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Applegate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Applegate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Applegate wants to clinch#TD2#
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Applegate.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #T1#
Aokison won't allow Applegate to sweep him here.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Applegate wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Aokison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Applegate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aokison.
Aokison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Applegate off and has taken his back!
Well, with Aokison on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Applegate is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aokison trying to control.
Aokison throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Aokison lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Aokison manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Aokison throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Applegate has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison missing with strikes.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Applegate trying to control but not successfully.
Aokison is punishing Applegate with strikes - can he finish him?!
Aokison misses with an elbow to the head.
Aokison throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Aokison missing with strikes.
Aokison trying to control.
Aokison scores with strikes from the back.
Applegate avoids the strikes from Aokison.
Applegate looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Aokison working for a choke but Applegate is defending well.
Aokison connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Applegate to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aokison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate throwing a counter right hand but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Aokison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Applegate throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aokison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Applegate's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aokison.
Aokison lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aokison throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate scores with a body shot. #T1#
Aokison throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Aokison's corner calls for a 1-2. Aokison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate motions for Aokison to come forward. Applegate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aokison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abner Applegate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aokison's hands.
Aokison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aokison swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Aokison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A jab lands there for Applegate.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Aokison swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Aokison misses with a low kick as Applegate jumps back.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aokison.
Applegate throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokison circles away.
Aokison lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Aokison throws a leg kick but Applegate checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Applegate misses the target.
Aokison tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Aokison off the cage and back into range.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aokison takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
Aokison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Applegate.
Applegate cracks Aokison with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Applegate misses.
Aokison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Applegate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Aokison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aokison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aokison.
Aokison lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aokison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Aokison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Aokison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate feints a jab promting Aokison to slip. Applegate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aokison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Applegate has Aokison up against the cage in a clinch.
Aokison wants to take the fight to the mat but Applegate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aokison goes for a takedown attempt but Applegate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aokison moves out of range as Applegate throws a body kick.
Aokison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokison scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Aokison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Applegate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aokison is in Applegate's guard.#ES#
Applegate uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Aokison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aokison scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokison.
Applegate throws a right and a left that Aokison avoids nicely.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aokison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aokison.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Applegate misses the target.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison scores with a leg kick.
Aokison moves out of range of the body kick from Applegate.
Aokison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aokison scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokison blocks an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Aokison jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Aokison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Applegate manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Applegate wants to hit a switch here but Aokison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Applegate there!
Applegate tries to hold on but Aokison pushes him away.
Aokison tries to control but Applegate wriggling away.
Aokison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Applegate blocking the ground and pound.
Aokison lands with some strikes.
Aokison landing strikes from the mount and Applegate is in trouble!
Aokison cracks Applegate with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate is bucking up trying to escape but Aokison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Applegate is rocked!
Applegate takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aokison's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Pride FC 46
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Applegate circles away.
Applegate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Navarro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Navarro.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Applegate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Applegate tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Applegate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navarro's brow.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Navarro is trying to break free.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate gets through Navarro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Navarro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Applegate lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
A short left from Applegate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a nice knee to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Navarro's defenses.
Applegate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro is pressed up against the cage. Applegate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Navarro down to the mat. Navarro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Applegate slips a straight right by Navarro.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Applegate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Applegate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate keeps the fight on the outside.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Applegate clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Navarro - that landed with a thud.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Navarro clinches up with Applegate and pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate wants to stall. #TD#
Navarro manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Navarro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Applegate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navarro.#SU2#
Applegate decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Applegate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Applegate misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
A short uppercut from Navarro. #BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Applegate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily. #T4#
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working aggressively here. #TD2#
Applegate tightens his grip and picks Navarro up, before dumping him to the ground. Navarro manages to land in guard.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Applegate controls the pace.
Applegate preventing the sweep.
Applegate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Navarro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Applegate uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Applegate slows down the pace here.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Navarro as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Navarro manages to pull guard.
Navarro wants to control the position but Applegate says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Applegate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has mounted him!
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Applegate avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T2#
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Applegate maintains control.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Navarro wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Applegate content just to control the position here.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.#T3#
Applegate tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Navarro wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Applegate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Applegate has a good base and remains in mount.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Applegate is continuing to stall.
Navarro wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate controlling his opponent.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Applegate avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Applegate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Navarro.
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!
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro sets himself, and Applegate steps forward looking for the clinch! Navarro avoids it this time.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Applegate clinches.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate prevents Navarro from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate connects with a single shot there.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate slips a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Applegate dips to his left and cracks Navarro with an uppercut!
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Applegate clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Applegate looking to stall.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Navarro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Applegate scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro wants to clinch.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Applegate to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.#CL2#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate sizes up Navarro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Applegate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Applegate wants to counter the offense by Navarro and move into the clinch position.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Navarro off the cage and back into range.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Navarro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate misses with a body punch
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Applegate's head backwards.
Navarro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Navarro's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro.
Applegate blocks a leg kick.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Navarro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Navarro tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Navarro cracks the inside of Applegate's front leg.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL2#
Navarro gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it. #TD#
Navarro jumps into guard, dragging Applegate to the mat.
Abner Applegate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Applegate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The adventures of Applegate the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Applegate is aware though and is defending well.
Applegate postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Applegate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Navarro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
Well Applegate 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
Abner Applegate took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Pride FC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Applegate dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
Applegate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Applegate digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
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!
Applegate slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Applegate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas cracks Applegate with a good jab.
Applegate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate tries to clinch
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Applegate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Applegate's head.
Thomas trying to control from Applegate's half guard. Applegate has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Applegate.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Applegate holds on and takes a little breather.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Applegate is continuing to stall.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Applegate has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Thomas keeping full guard, as Applegate tries to pass.
Applegate preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Applegate blocks nicely.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas postures up in Applegate's guard and throws a big left but Applegate blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Applegate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Applegate can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Applegate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomas throws a strike but Applegate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there.
Applegate trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jax Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Jax Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Applegate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Applegate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Applegate has control of the leg.
Applegate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas gets full guard.#T1#
Thomas wants to sweep here but Applegate controlling him for the moment.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Applegate is retaining full guard.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Applegate is keeping the position.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL2#
Applegate pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Applegate pulls guard successfully.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Applegate blocks nicely.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Abner Applegate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Applegate after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Applegate misses
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.#TD2#
Applegate drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there. #T1#
Applegate content to stall in guard here.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Applegate.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate clinches. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Applegate has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
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!
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Applegate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jax Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
A short right from Thomas. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Applegate, as that shot connected.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Applegate catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Thomas jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Applegate just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Applegate looks to clinch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Applegate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Applegate back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range. #T1#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Applegate lands a head kick. Thomas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Applegate misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Applegate pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas punishes Applegate's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Applegate.
Thomas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Applegate has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate wants to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas works Applegate's body with a nice hook.
Applegate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Applegate in his tracks.
Applegate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Applegate.
Thomas lands a jab to Applegate's midsection.
Applegate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Applegate throws a lazy body kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas tries to bum rush Applegate with a series of wild strikes but Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Thomas had his way with Abner Applegate in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Applegate lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Applegate.
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Applegate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Applegate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Applegate after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Applegate tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow.
Applegate lands a big right hand that drops Thomas! The killer instinct kicks in and Applegate finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Applegate!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 34
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Reilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate throws an elbow but it misses.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Applegate lands a body punch.
Reilly dodges an elbow strike from Applegate.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Applegate obliges.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Reilly is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Applegate's brow.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Applegate's defenses.
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!
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly. #T2#
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Applegate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Applegate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a knee strike.
Reilly tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Applegate takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Applegate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly working aggressively here.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Applegate digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
Applegate misses with a body punch. #T4#
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a knee to the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate. #BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Reilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate walks into a straight right hand from Reilly.
Applegate slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Applegate looks for a takedown but Reilly sprawls well.
Applegate lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Applegate tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Nice elbow from Reilly. #T1#
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands an elbow that stopped Applegate in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly. #T2#
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is working Reilly over against the cage.
Reilly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Applegate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Reilly. #T3#
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate is pushing Reilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly scores a nice knee to the body.
Applegate gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands an elbow that stopped Reilly in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reilly is keeping busy.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Applegate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Reilly.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Applegate tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate lands an elbow that stopped Reilly in his tracks for a moment.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reilly is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Applegate has Reilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but Reilly blocks with his arms.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Applegate cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Applegate. #T2#
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate connects with a knee to the head.
Applegate throws an elbow that misses.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Reilly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reilly is working Applegate over against the cage.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly. #T3#
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Applegate. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
Applegate gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a big right hand that drops Reilly! The killer instinct kicks in and Applegate finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Applegate!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 30
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Jab, jab by Applegate - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Boag.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch but Boag moves away
and Boag counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boag blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Boag is trying to stall.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Boag.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag is trying to stall.
Boag blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Applegate misses with a straight right.
Applegate looks for a takedown but Boag sprawls well.
Boag throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boag.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boag.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #T2#
Boag blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boag.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Applegate is working Boag over against the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate gets through Boag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Boag.
Applegate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Boag 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.
Applegate slows down the pace here.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Boag throws an elbow that misses.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Boag working aggressively here.
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boag.
Applegate leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Applegate is leaning against Boag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boag.
Boag takes an elbow to the temple.
Boag avoiding damage.
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 Boag.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Boag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Boag into the cage.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boag walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Applegate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boag 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 Applegate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Applegate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Applegate has Boag up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boag can do to turn this around?
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boag avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Boag lands a body shot.
Boag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boag misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Boag takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boag working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boag fails to land.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boag prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Boag misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land. #T2#
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Boag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Boag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boag.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boag.
Boag misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Boag.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Boag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boag scores with a shoulder strike.
Boag effectively controlling the action here.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action. #T4#
Boag trying to stall but Applegate improves his position. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Boag misses with a body kick.#CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boag blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boag is defending well for now.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Boag.
Boag effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Applegate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boag flicks out a counter leg kick but Applegate steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boag. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Boag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boag blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boag prevents a body shot from Applegate. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Boag pushes him off.
Applegate tries to clinch but Boag is having none of it. #T1#
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boag moves away.
Chris Boag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boag moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boag connects with the punch.
Applegate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Boag is rocked!
Boag is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boag connects with the punch.
Chris Boag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boag is looking to chop away at Applegate's legs.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Boag lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Applegate rushes Boag and presses him up against the cage.
Chris Boag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Boag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boag working aggressively here.
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Boag.
Applegate tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Boag blocks it.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Boag leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boag blocks the elbow strike.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate being controlled against the cage.
Boag working aggressively here.
Applegate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boag lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boag is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Boag into the cage.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Boag has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Boag slows down the pace here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abner Applegate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride FC 25
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Applegate lands a head kick. Bosch smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Applegate pushes Bosch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch is working Applegate over against the cage.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Bosch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bosch blocking some punches. #BC2#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch tries to clinch but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate wants to counter with a clinch but Bosch pushes him away.
Applegate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Applegate with that takedown attempt.
Applegate takes one on the button.
Bosch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bosch connects with a solid leg kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.#T1#
Applegate moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Bosch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Bosch back into the cage.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Bosch blocks an elbow strike from Applegate.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the cage.
Bosch lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Bosch tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Bosch lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bosch dodges an elbow strike from Applegate.
Bosch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Bosch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a knee to the head.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Applegate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bosch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short right from Applegate.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Bosch pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Applegate.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosch controls his hands.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosch swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Bosch moves out of range easily.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bosch cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Bosch circles away. #CL2#
Applegate gets a clinch. #BC#
Bosch breaks from the clinch.
Applegate slips under a jab from Bosch.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Bosch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Applegate on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Bosch.
Applegate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
Bosch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL2#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Bosch in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Bosch.
Bosch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Applegate is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Bosch lands with a short shot to the head.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Applegate lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch lands with a right to the head.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate gets through Bosch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bosch avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Bosch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Applegate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bosch's brow.
Bosch is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch lands a body punch.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bosch lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Applegate working Bosch over with knees to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bosch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bosch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Applegate fails to land the takedown.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Bosch is avoiding it.
Bosch thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosch's defenses.
Bosch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bosch.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosch or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bosch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #BC2#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
Applegate cracks Bosch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!#TD2#
Applegate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bosch on his heels. He'll look to pass Bosch's guard now, I'm sure.
Applegate trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom. #T1#
Applegate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bosch pulls Applegate in to control the position.
Applegate wants to stand and escape but instead Bosch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bosch wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Applegate wants to improve his position but instead Bosch has moved into half guard.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, if Bosch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bosch is keen to just control but Applegate is a slippery customer.
Well, if Bosch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Applegate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bosch prevents Applegate from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bosch.
Applegate takes one on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bosch. Applegate shrugs it off though.
Applegate tries to clinch but Bosch moves out of range. #CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Bosch back into the cage.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate presses Bosch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Bosch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bosch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosch blocks a jab.
Bosch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Bosch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Applegate takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosch blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Bosch misses its intended target.
Bosch sets himself, and Applegate steps forward looking for the clinch! Bosch avoids it this time.
Applegate defending well as Bosch loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bosch is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Bosch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bosch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakunin's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Bakunin saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate fails to land with a series of punches.
Applegate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakunin is looking to wear down Applegate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakunin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Applegate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Applegate avoids it well.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Applegate has Bakunin up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Applegate is pushing Bakunin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries a body shot but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin takes a shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakunin presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate is working Bakunin over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin sets himself, and Applegate steps forward looking for the clinch! Bakunin avoids it this time.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Applegate dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Applegate's head and hops out.
Bakunin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Applegate has time to react.#CL2#
Applegate forces Bakunin back against the cage and clinches.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Bakunin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #T2##BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a knee to the head.
Applegate cracks Bakunin with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Applegate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with some punches. #T4#
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakunin.
Bakunin gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate cracks Bakunin with a nice body shot.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Bakunin down. #CL2#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin is working Applegate over against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate presses Bakunin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate gets through Bakunin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate is working Bakunin over against the cage.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakunin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Applegate jumps into guard, dragging Bakunin to the mat.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SU#
Bakunin stands and steps away. Applegate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakunin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakunin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate digs a right hand into Bakunin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakunin's gas tank.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakunins head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Bakunin is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Applegate 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Mikhail Bakunin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Snorten lands a nice shot that snaps Applegate's head back.
Applegate misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Snorten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Snorten lands with a short shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Snorten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Snorten 's eye.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Applegate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate backing away here, and Snorten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Snorten lands a nice shot that snaps Applegate's head back.
Applegate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Snorten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snorten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A right hand to the body from Snorten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Applegate tries to break the clinch but Snorten is controlling the position.
Snorten jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Snorten improves position.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Snorten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorten jabs at Applegate's body.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Applegate rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Snorten jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet. #T3#
Applegate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Applegate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Applegate is looking to stand up but Snorten won't let him.
Applegate postures up.
Snorten 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.
Applegate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Applegate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Applegate misses with a double jab
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snorten wants to slow Applegate down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Snorten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Snorten misses. #CL#
Applegate forces Snorten back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Applegate pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Snorten down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate keeps control of Snorten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate gets underhooks to prevent Snorten's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Snorten jumps guard.
Applegate is stalling in the full guard.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snorten is pulling down on Applegate's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there.
Snorten is pulling down on Applegate's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snorten lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
Applegate lands the left hand.
Snorten jabs at Applegate's body.
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Applegate.#CL#
Applegate pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Applegate circles away.
Applegate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Snorten tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Snorten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Snorten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Snorten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snortens head.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Applegate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Snorten manages to pull guard.
Snorten wants to hit a switch here but Applegate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snorten there!
Snorten is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Applegate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Applegate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Snorten's leg but Snorten calmly moves out of range.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Applegate saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Applegate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Snorten.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snorten misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Snorten dodges an elbow strike from Applegate. #T2#
Snorten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Snorten is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Snorten is blocking nicely.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Snorten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snorten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Applegate controls the pace.#SU#
Snorten is working an open guard so Applegate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Applegate feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that. #ES#
Applegate pushes Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate throws a leg kick that misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate walks into a left hand.
Applegate misses with a hook
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range. #T4#
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Snorten. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Applegate.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snorten.
Snorten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Snorten. No joy for Applegate on that attempt.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Applegate swings widly with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I think Snorten 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 Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darko, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Darko blocks it.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate works on Darko's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Good body shot from Darko. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Applegate wants to clinch but Darko slips to the side
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
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!
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darko blocks it with crossed arms.
Darko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darko can turn it around.#TD2#
Darko successfully pulls guard. #T2##SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko seems keen to control Applegate's posture.
Applegate sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Applegate is proving a slippery customer.
Applegate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Darko throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Darko working aggressively here. #BC2#
Darko breaks from the clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T4#
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Darko's defenses.
Darko takes one on the button.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vlad Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a three punch combo that has Applegate backing up. Applegate nods at Darko to acknowledge the strikes.
Applegate tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate has Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate moves to clinch but Darko breaks away
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Applegate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Darko trying to control but Applegate postures up.
Darko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Applegate is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate prevents Darko from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Darko trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Applegate prevents Darko from improving his position.
Darko wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.#CL#
Applegate forces Darko back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Darko tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
A hook to the body from Darko.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darko. #TD2#
Darko pulls guard successfully.
Applegate content to stall in guard here.
Applegate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darko trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Darko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Applegate has picked Darko up and slammed him! Darko can't keep hold of the triangle and Applegate manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate controlling from side mount.
Darko is looking to regain half guard here but Applegate keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.#T1#
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Darko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Applegate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Applegate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Applegate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.
Darko is trying to control Applegate's posture but Applegate avoids it. #T2#
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Applegate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Applegate off and has taken his back!
Darko trying to control momentarily.
Applegate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Applegate. #SUB2#
Darko has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darko trying to control the position.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Applegate is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Darko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Applegate is looking to defend but Darko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Applegate! Darko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Applegate taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Darko!
A very excited looking Vlad Darko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Darko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darko moves out of range as Applegate strikes.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Applegate steps away.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Applegate lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
Applegate is looking to break free of the clinch but Darko has double underhooks.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Darko misses with a body punch.
A short right from Darko on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Darko lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Applegate. #T2#
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Applegate tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Darko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Darko lands a shot to the body.
Darko working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Darko presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate cracks Darko with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it. #T4#
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darko.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away. #CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Applegate.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko connects with a right hand. Applegate shakes it off.
Applegate closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Applegate shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Applegate showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Darko is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Darko actively working from the bottom here.
Applegate works his foot free and advances to mount.
Applegate looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Applegate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Darko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Applegate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Darko wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Darko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Applegate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Applegate prevents Darko from getting the reversal.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Darko is trying to escape the mount.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Applegate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darko tries to reverse the position but Applegate maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Applegate controlling from mount.
Darko wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
A nice side step and Darko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Darko connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
Darko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darko takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action. #T1#
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to circle away but Darko has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Darko - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Darko.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Darko tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Darko cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Darko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate wants to stall.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko. #BC2#
Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate thumps Darko with a low kick.
Applegate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darko's calf.#T4#
Applegate misses with a few strikes there.
Applegate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Darko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Applegate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it. #BC2#
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Darko.
I think Applegate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEFC 331
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
Corll swinging wildly here.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Corll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Applegate backs up against the cage.
Corll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Corll.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate avoiding damage as Corll throws knees to the body.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
Corll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate wants a takedown but no success here.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Corll.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Corll as the two fighters clinch.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll. #BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate thows a leg kick but Corll checks it
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corll backwards. #T2#
Corll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short left from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Corll misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Corll's head.
Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Applegate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Corll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.#CL2#
Corll clinches.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Applegate. #T1#
Applegate prevents a body shot from Corll.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Corll's ribcage. Corll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate lands a right hook to the body.
Corll looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Corll counters with a body kick.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Applegate gets a double leg takedown into Corll's guard.
Applegate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Applegate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Corll wants to stand and escape but Applegate is having none of it. #SUB2#
Corll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Applegate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Applegate won't allow Corll to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Applegate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?#SU#
Applegate gets to his feet. Corll looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That kick from Applegate tenderised Corll's leg. Corll is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate digs a right hand into Corll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corll's gas tank.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Corll misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Corll is blocking nicely.
Applegate is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Corll moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Applegate.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll avoiding damage as Applegate throws knees to the body.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Corll.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate. #T2#
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate. #ROC#
Corll is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards. #T4#
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Corll takes one on the button.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.#CL2#
Applegate gets tackled into the cage by Corll. Corll maintains the clinch.
A short left from Corll.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Applegate drops Corll with a big knee straight up the middle! Corll is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll blocking some punches.
A short left from Applegate. #T1#
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corll or not.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short right from Corll on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll lands a left hand. #KD#
Applegate drops Corll onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Corll is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Corll to his knees! Applegate keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abner Applegate made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Applegate jabs at Anderson's body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Applegate has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Applegate steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate fails with the takedown
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Applegate throws a quick head kick that knocks Anderson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Applegate is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abner Applegate!
Our winner, Abner Applegate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Lafayette tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lafayette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lafayette.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lafayette moves in looking to clinch but Applegate pushes him off.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Lafayette tries to clinch up.#CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Lafayette in a clinch.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette stops a takedown attempt from Applegate. #T1#
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate shoots in for a takedown but Lafayette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lafayette.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Lafayette's leg but Lafayette calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Applegate connects with a high kick.
Applegate cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Applegate as Lafayette shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC2#
Lafayette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate tries to work over Lafayette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Lafayette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big left from Applegate misses.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Applegate.
Applegate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Lafayette circles away and keeps his distance.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lafayette gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lafayette avoids it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Lafayette's head.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Applegate throws a head kick that Lafayette semi-blocks.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Lafayette gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette prevents a body shot from Applegate. #T3#
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Lafayette is blocking nicely.
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
Lafayette tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette being controlled against the cage.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafayette blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lafayette's efforts to push away.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafayette moves away.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown. Applegate tries to sprawl out of it but Lafayette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Applegate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Applegate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lafayette takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a takedown. Applegate tries to sprawl out of it but Lafayette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Applegate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Lafayette.
A left and a right from Applegate both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.
Applegate tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
Lafayette keeps the fight on the outside.
Applegate cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg. #CL#
Lafayette tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a lazy uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicente Lafayette.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafayette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate is looking to clinch. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?
Applegate tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it. #T3#
Lafayette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate is trying to pull guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lafayette gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Applegate prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vicente Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
A victorious Abner Applegate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Corll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Applegate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Corll.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Applegate throws a right hand that misses
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Applegate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Corll instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate managing to block the knees to the body from Corll.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corll or not.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate landing knees to the body.
Corll being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate. #T4#
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Corll.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Corll.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Applegate throws a lazy head kick
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Corll.
Corll lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Applegate has Corll up against the cage in a clinch.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate cracks Corll with a nice body shot.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll lands a right hand.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dean Corll has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corll as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate has Corll pushed against the cage.
Corll tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Applegate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corll's brow.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Corll's cut.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate misses with the combination. #CL2#
Corll closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate. #T1##BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Corll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Applegate pushes Corll up against the cage in a clinch.
Corll avoiding damage as Applegate throws knees to the body.
Corll blocking some punches.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Applegate on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to pull guard but Corll holds him up against the cage and eventually Applegate drops back down to his feet.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Corll 's eye.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Corll is rocked!
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean Corll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?#T3#
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards. #T4#
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a body punch.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate managing to block the knees to the body from Corll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath Abner Applegate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Applegate scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Lafayette pushes him off.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Applegate scores with a head kick. Lafayette tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Applegate is trying to force a seperation but Lafayette has the dominant position.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafayette.#BC2#
Lafayette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Lafayette back into the cage.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Lafayette is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Lafayette is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Lafayette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Lafayette is looking for the big counter here.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range. #CL2#
Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Applegate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lafayette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lafayette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate tries to work over Lafayette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafayette blocks an elbow strike from Applegate. #T3#
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Lafayette avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Applegate working hard to break the clinch.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette blocks an elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lafayette manages to break the clinch.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Lafayette let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range. #T4#
Applegate fails with a takedown attempt.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Applegate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate digs a right hand into Lafayette's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lafayette's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate keeps control of Lafayette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lafayette breaks from the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Lafayette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Applegate. #CL#
Lafayette tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate has Lafayette pressed against the cage, preventing Lafayette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Lafayette wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate presses Lafayette against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate. #T2#
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lafayette lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lafayette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lafayette fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette dodges the punch combination from Applegate.
Applegate stalks Lafayette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lafayette's face. Lafayette staggers backwards, shaken.
Applegate throws a front kick that sends Lafayette stumbling back into the cage.
Lafayette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Lafayette's leg. Lafayette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate is looking to clinch. #T3##CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Lafayette in a clinch.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette wants to break free but Applegate has control.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lafayette blocks it with crossed arms.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries to work over Lafayette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafayette struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafayette can do to turn this around?#T4#
Applegate misses with some punches.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Applegate works on Lafayette's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate prevents Lafayette from breaking the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Lafayette avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafayette controls his hands.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Lafayette up against the cage.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate works on Lafayette's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch. #CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Lafayette against the cage.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Lafayette can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Lafayette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Lafayette circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Lafayette moves his leg out of the way.
Lafayette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Lafayette gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lafayette working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Lafayette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Applegate. That did some damage!#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette wants to break free but Applegate has control.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette has had enough of the clinch but Applegate keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette wants to break free but Applegate has control.
Lafayette lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Lafayette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate. #T3#
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.#BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate closes the distance but Lafayette moves to the side
letting Lafayette counter with a right hand.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette drops his hands momentarily and Applegate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Lafayette circles away and keeps his distance.
Lafayette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Applegate.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Applegate does it's job there.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Lafayette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Applegate works on Lafayette's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafayette.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate. #BC2#
Lafayette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Applegate rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Applegate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath Abner Applegate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Applegate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corll follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Corll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Corll does it's job there.#CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow. #T1#
Applegate avoiding damage.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate. #T3#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Corll blocking some punches.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocking some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll scores with a hook to the body.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll misses with a body punch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?
Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Corll breaks away and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Applegate closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corll quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Corll kicks Applegate off and gets back to his feet.
Applegate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Corll against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short left from Corll.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Corll is blocking nicely.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll working aggressively here. #T2#
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Corll is breathing heavily.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corlls head.
The referee calls for Applegate to work.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Corll's ribcage. Corll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
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!
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Applegate jumps into guard, dragging Corll to the mat.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Corll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate misses with a body shot. #CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll working aggressively here. #BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land. #T1#
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate stalling the fight.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll lands an uppercut.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate. #ROC#
Corll is rocked!
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dean Corll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corll blocks it with crossed arms.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate throws a big uppercut that drops Corll! More strikes from Applegate and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Corll lies dazed against the cage as Applegate celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 240
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate tries for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to get underhooks.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk. #BC2#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk jabs Applegate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.#T1#
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Applegate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Applegate sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Applegate avoids it this time.#CL#
Applegate has Jong Guk up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not. #BC2#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jong Guk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Applegate throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk counters with a body kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Applegate shakes him off and moves away.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Jong Guk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jong Guk, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate has Jong Guk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jong Guk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Applegate.#CL2#
Jong Guk has closed the distance and engaged Applegate in a clinch. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Jong Guk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Applegate.
Applegate has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abner Applegate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Applegate up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets underhooks to prevent Applegate's takedown attempt.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.#BC2#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Jong Guk can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jong Guk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Jong Guk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Applegate throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Applegate is looking to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Applegate.
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!
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is working Jong Guk over against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Applegate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Applegate checks a leg kick. #CL#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Jong Guk catches Applegate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Jong Guk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Applegate moves out of range as Corll strikes.
Corll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Corll.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate. #T1#
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corll blocking some punches.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Corll on the inside.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Corll gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Applegate.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Applegate wants to stall.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Corll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Corll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Applegate clobbers Corll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corll wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Corll has Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll. #T1#
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Dean Corll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #T2#
Corll working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corll or not.
Corll is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.#T4#
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!
Applegate working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corll obliges.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corll.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Applegate wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Corll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corll.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Corll rushes Applegate and presses him up against the cage.
Applegate avoiding damage as Corll throws knees to the body.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll lands a shot to the body.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A short uppercut from Corll. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Corll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Corll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Applegate working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate is struggling to control the position.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Corll.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Corll blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head. #T4#
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Corll is rocked!
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate stalling against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocks an uppercut.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abner Applegate did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Applegate rushes Corll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corll misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Corll.
A short left from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll lands a right hand. #BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate cracks Corll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate blocks the body kick.
Applegate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Corll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2##CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corll is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corll momentarily. #KD#
Applegate lands a big right hand that sends Corll crashing to the mat! Applegate stays standing though and waves Corll back to his feet!#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Corll avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Corll misses with a two punch combination.
Corll drops his hands momentarily and Applegate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Applegate works the jab nicely.
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!
Corll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Applegate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate tries to bum rush Corll with a series of wild strikes but Corll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.
Corll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate had his way with Dean Corll in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.
Corll swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Corll tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Applegate manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
Corll stays in close to Applegate's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Corll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Applegate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Corll stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Applegate swinging wildly here.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corll tries to clinch up.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Corll breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Corll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corll cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Corll tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Corll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Corll is avoiding it.
Corll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Corll gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Corll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Corll.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corll pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Corll misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Corll.
I think Corll 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Corll!
Dean Corll is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dean Corll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 312
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jong Guk has managed to clinch.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk prevents the takedown attempt.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Jong Guk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Jong Guk.
A short left from Applegate.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate presses Jong Guk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Applegate clinches up with Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk is working Applegate over against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head. #TD2#
Applegate pulls guard.
Jong Guk tries to stand but Applegate is controlling from the bottom.
Applegate can't keep his opponent in guard - Jong Guk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jong Guk wants to control but Applegate is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Applegate has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jong Guk not doing much here. #T4#
Applegate wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Applegate has one foot on Jong Guk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Applegate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk 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#
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a jab.#CL#
Applegate gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Applegate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Applegate tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Jong Guk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Applegate has managed to clinch. #T2#
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate stalling against the cage.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a body punch. #T3#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk. #BC2#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well. #TD2#
Applegate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jong Guk was covering up waiting for the punch and Applegate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Applegate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Applegate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Jong Guk wriggles free and stands up.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##CL#
Jong Guk has Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Guk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Applegate has Jong Guk pressed against the cage, preventing Jong Guk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Applegate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jong Guk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Jong Guk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Applegate shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Applegate misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Applegate.
Jong Guk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a right hand. #T1#
Applegate cracks Jong Guk with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Applegate misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jong Guk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Applegate somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Applegate forces Jong Guk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Applegate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong Guk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jong Guk.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate really 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.
#R4#
Applegate slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick. #CL2#
Applegate darts in and clinches Jong Guk up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jong Guk blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action. #T1#
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is leaning against Jong Guk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with the head strike. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong Guk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Jong Guk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk. #T3#
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Jong Guk.
Applegate digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head. #ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Jong Guk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk seems to have got his legs back now.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate pushes Jong Guk against the cage. Applegate is working some dirty boxing. Applegate pushes off with a quick right hook! Jong Guk goes down! Jong Guk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Applegate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Abner Applegate made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA Hype Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Loel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate defending well as Loel loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate tries to clinch but Loel moves out of range.
Applegate throws a sloppy body shot
and Loel counters with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Loel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate thumps Loel with a low kick.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Loel working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loel lands with a short shot to the head.
Loel tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Loel.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Loel tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate.
Loel tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Applegate's brow.
Loel has Applegate pressed against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate is working Loel over against the cage.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch. #T2#
Applegate is working Loel over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate is leaning against Loel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Loel throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Loel scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Loel tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Loel back against the cage.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate cracks Loel with a nice body shot.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Loel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loel's elbow. #T3#
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Nice body punch from Loel - that landed with a thud.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Loel to work.
Loel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loel digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Loel looking to slow down the pace here.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Loel misses with a punch to the body.
Loel stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate managing to block the knees to the body from Loel. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loel.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Loel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loel looking to throw knees to the head but Applegate is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loel as Applegate tries to tie him up.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Applegate throws a front kick aimed at Loel's knee but Loel avoids it well.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Loel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Applegate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loel jabs at Applegate's body.
A jab from Loel misses.
Loel lands a jab to Applegate's midsection.
Loel cracks Applegate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loel! But no joy.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Loel lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Applegate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loel can do to turn this around?
Loel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Applegate is looking to wear down Loel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Loel is having none of it.
Loel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. Loel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Loel.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Loel controls his hands.
Loel lands a good knee to the midsection. Applegate won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Loel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Loel fails to land.
Good body shot from Loel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel being controlled against the cage.
Loel tries to land a knee to the head but Applegate blocks with his arms.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Applegate works on Loel's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate letting Loel take a breather here.#T3#
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Loel controls his hands.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Loel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loel misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Loel. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Loel misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Loel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loel works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Loel can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Loel being controlled against the cage.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Loel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Loel misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Loel tries to stall but Applegate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loel blocks an uppercut.
Loel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Loel tries to tie him up.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loel dodges an elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Loel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate tries a body shot but Loel blocks it.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Loel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Applegate up against the cage.
Applegate presses Loel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loel blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Loel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Applegate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Loel tries to stall but Applegate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Applegate tries a body shot but Loel blocks it.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Loel working aggressively here.
Loel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Loel misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Loel trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Loel.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel lands a nice uppercut.
Yuri Loel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Loel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.#CL#
Applegate rushes Loel and presses him up against the cage.
Loel is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loel with a big uppercut! Loel tries to clinch up but Applegate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loel to the mat! Loel covers up and Applegate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring MMA Hype's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate dodges the punch combination from O Donno.
O Donno throws out a powerful jab.
O Donno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from O Donno misses.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but O Donno breaks away and moves out of range.
O Donno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate jabs at O Donno's body.
Applegate wants to clinch.
O Donno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body. O Donno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Donno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
O Donno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Applegate moves out of range as O Donno strikes.
Applegate walks into a straight right hand from O Donno.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but O Donno pushes him off.
O Donno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
O Donno gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with O Donno against the cage.
O Donno will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Applegate up against the cage.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Applegate has O Donno pressed against the cage, preventing O Donno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate is stalling here.
O Donno is struggling to control the position.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position. #T3#
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donno.
O Donno effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aldo O Donno.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Applegate misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
O Donno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
O Donno lands with a cross.
Applegate slips under a jab.
O Donno throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.#CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with O Donno.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Donno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch.
Applegate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Donno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Donno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donno dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Donno scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
O Donno avoiding damage. #BC2#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo O Donno seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position.
O Donno is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno stalling in the clinch.
O Donno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Donno blocking some punches.
O Donno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
O Donno misses with a hook.
O Donno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through O Donno's defenses. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Applegate pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Donno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Donno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donno just leaning against Applegate, taking a breather.
O Donno holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by O Donno.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but O Donno uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donno takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
As O Donno tries to get set, Applegate tries to push him back and clinch up but O Donno manages to avoid the attempt.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate moves away from the strike by O Donno.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
O Donno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O Donno moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate is working O Donno over against the cage.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
O Donno trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and O Donno settles back down.
O Donno connects with a looping right hand.
O Donno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by O Donno there.
O Donno wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range. #CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donno has Applegate pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from O Donno.
O Donno has Applegate pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
O Donno stalling the fight. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Applegate is looking to clinch but O Donno is avoiding it.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Applegate rushes O Donno and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from O Donno misses its intended target.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but O Donno circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Donno.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Donno.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno. #T1#
O Donno scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Applegate rushes O Donno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Donno slows down the pace here.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Donno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but O Donno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Donno lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Donno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Donno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
O Donno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Applegate.
Applegate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Donno's hands.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
O Donno throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands. #T3#
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from O Donno.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
A head punch on the inside from O Donno fails to land.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Donno tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
O Donno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Donno stalling.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
O Donno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
O Donno swinging wildly here. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
O Donno wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abner Applegate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Applegate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Applegate shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that Tupolski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Tupolski. #T1#
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Applegate feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Tupolski misses. #T2#
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Applegate's head backwards.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Applegate.
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Applegate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.#T3#
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Applegate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.#T4#
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Applegate blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Applegate's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski being controlled against the cage.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupolskis head.
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!
Tupolski lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Applegate in his tracks for a moment.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Applegate shrugs off.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tupolski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Applegate's brow.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Applegate presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate avoids a wild elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
It appears Applegate was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.
Applegate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Applegate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Applegate.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Applegate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Applegate cracks Tupolski with a hook to the temple - Tupolski is on wobbly legs here! Applegate swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tupolski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Applegate wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Applegate blocks the body kick.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Jong Guk's leg. Jong Guk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Applegate.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk motions for Applegate to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Applegate shakes it off.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Applegate.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.#CL#
Jong Guk pushes Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk can't break the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Applegate seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Applegate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Applegate.
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!
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Applegate.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Applegate moves away
and Applegate counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Guk 's knee.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Applegate counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Applegate down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Applegate counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Applegate misses.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Applegate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Applegate lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good shot there by Jong Guk.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.#T1#
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.#CL#
Applegate tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch. #T3#
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jong Guk dodges the punch combination from Applegate.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Applegate moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Applegate stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of Applegate's side.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Applegate tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate 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 Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2##CL#
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Applegate is rocked!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jong Guk is looking to counter punch.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Applegate's defenses.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Applegate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Applegate avoids it.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. #T4#
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!
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Applegate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range. #CL#
Jong Guk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Jong Guk is working Applegate over against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Applegate misses.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it. #CL#
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Applegate, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Applegate doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Applegate 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.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Applegate's calf.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands a big right hand that drops Applegate! The killer instinct kicks in and Jong Guk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jong Guk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Applegate circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Applegate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Applegate misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Applegate stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate throws a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koltun. #T1#
Koltun wants to control but Applegate is keeping him busy.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Applegate is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Applegate is looking for a sweep.
Applegate is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Applegate is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Applegate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Koltun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Applegate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun looking to control but instead Applegate has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Applegate is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Applegate's head. #SUB#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Applegate is defending well. #T3#
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Applegate is trying to stand.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Applegate moves into full guard.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Applegate trying to control the position.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Applegate is controlling Koltun's posture.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Applegate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Applegate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Applegate lunges at Koltun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koltun's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Applegate shows good takedown defense.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Applegate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koltun counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Applegate avoids it well and moves away.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A big right from Applegate misses.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Applegate sprawls and moves away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Applegate lands a really nice looking cross but Koltun seems unphased.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Applegate avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Applegate.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Applegate circles away.
Applegate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Applegate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Applegate lands a big uppercut and Koltun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koltun looks OK. Applegate waves Koltun back to his feet!#ROC2#
Koltun is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Koltun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Applegate.
Applegate weaves into range and cracks Koltun right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Koltun goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Applegate is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Marek Koltun spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 228
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Applegate throws a wild body kick that Mercer sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Mercer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer connects with the punch.
Applegate swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Applegate throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Mercer sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Mercer misses with some punches.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer misses with some punches.
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!
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
A short right from Applegate on the inside. #BC2#
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate cracks Mercer with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Applegate pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mercer.
Applegate gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Mercer breaks from the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it. #T2#
Applegate slips a straight right by Mercer.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Applegate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mercer manages to circle out of the way.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Applegate keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Applegate keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Applegate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!#BC2#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Mercer throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Applegate gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mercer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
After the fight, Abner Applegate was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez wants to counter with a clinch but Applegate pushes him away.
Perez avoids the head kick by Applegate.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Applegate counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Perez closes the distance and pushes Applegate back into the cage.#TD#
Applegate has Perez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Applegate pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Perez tumbling to the mat - Applegate dives into Perez's guard.
Perez trying to control the position.
Applegate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Applegate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Perez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Applegate has passed into half guard!
Applegate content to control rather than advance.
Perez tries to roll over but Applegate keeps him under control.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Applegate pulls his head out easily.
Applegate is controlling the pace.
Perez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Perez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Perez trying to hold on to Applegate's head to control him but Applegate postures up. #T3#
Perez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Applegate has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perez tries to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Applegate is controlling well.
Perez wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Perez manages to get to full guard.
Perez wants to sweep here but Applegate controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Applegate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Applegate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate scores with a head kick. Perez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Applegate there.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate with a hook.#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Perez.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Applegate is blocking nicely.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Perez misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Perez.
Applegate avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Perez avoiding damage.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
A short left from Applegate.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Perez is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Perez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Applegate up against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez is looking to control Applegate's arms but Applegate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perez has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Perez avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Perez with a big uppercut! Perez tries to clinch up but Applegate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Perez to the mat! Perez covers up and Applegate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Applegate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Applegate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Applegate counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Applegate counters with a nice leg kick.
Applegate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Applegate throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Applegate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Applegate.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Applegate throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.#ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!
Applegate cracks Kelly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kelly falls backwards against the cage. Applegate follows up with more strikes that drop Kelly to his knees. Applegate keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kelly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Wiremu throws a head kick that half lands.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Wiremu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Aloysius Wiremu has been cut.
Applegate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wiremu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiremu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Applegate blocks it well.#CL#
Applegate forces Wiremu back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
A short right from Applegate.
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!
Applegate prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate lands an uppercut.#BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiremu throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Wiremu scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Wiremu tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate jabs Wiremu right on the nose. Wiremu blinks but takes it well.
Wiremu moves away from the strike by Applegate.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Wiremu moved out of range nicely.
Wiremu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate moves out of range as Wiremu throws a body kick.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiremu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Applegate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.
Wiremu lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiremu.
A little jabbing left from Wiremu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wiremu throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiremu.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Wiremu's ribcage. Wiremu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Wiremu tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate tries a body shot but Wiremu blocks it.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiremu has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloysius Wiremu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wiremu lands the left hand.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Wiremu.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Wiremu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiremu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Applegate.
Wiremu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wiremu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Applegate thows a leg kick but Wiremu checks it
and Wiremu counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiremu thuds a left hand into Applegate's body.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Applegate.
Applegate feints and then cracks Wiremu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiremu down.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Wiremu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##CL#
Wiremu gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiremu catches Applegate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate throws a right hand that Wiremu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wiremu also avoids with ease.
Applegate lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Wiremu connects with an inside leg 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!
Wiremu avoids the head kick by Applegate.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate gets through Wiremu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu is working Applegate over against the cage.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiremu circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate swings for the body but Wiremu moves out of range.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Wiremu misses.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Applegate is having none of it.
Wiremu throws a front kick aimed at Applegate's knee but Applegate avoids it well.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Wiremu pushes him off.#T4#
Wiremu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Applegate's head.
Applegate walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiremu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu throws a head kick but Applegate moves out of range.
As Wiremu looks to move away, Applegate throws a big counter combo but Wiremu just gets out of the way.
Applegate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiremu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Applegate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiremu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Applegate's hands.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Abner Applegate is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Wiremu back into the cage.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aloysius Wiremu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Applegate misses the target.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu thumps Applegate with a low kick.#KD2#
Wiremu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Applegate sprawling to the canvas! Applegate rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wiremu finish him?! #ROC2#
Applegate is rocked!
Applegate switches off momentarily and Wiremu cracks him with a monster right hand! Applegate topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Wiremu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Wiremu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aloysius Wiremu!
An out of breath Aloysius Wiremu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Vattalles slips a straight right by Applegate.
Vattalles unleashes a big counter combination but Applegate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vattalles dives in for a single leg takedown but Applegate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice shot that snaps Vattalles's head back.
Applegate takes a swing at Vattalles's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Vattalles gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Applegate makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Applegate there.
Vattalles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Applegate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Applegate connects with a high kick.
Vattalles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Vattalles ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Applegate lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Applegate misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Vattalles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Applegate pulls his leg out and moves away. #KD#
Applegate lands a big right hand that sends Vattalles crashing to the mat! Applegate stays standing though and waves Vattalles back to his feet!#ROC#
Vattalles is rocked!
Applegate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vattalles momentarily.
Vattalles is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Applegate clobbers Vattalles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Applegate misses the jab.
Vattalles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vattalles seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Applegate does it's job there.#CL2#
Vattalles moves into range and clinches up with Applegate.
Vattalles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Applegate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Applegate is pressed up against the cage. Vattalles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Applegate down to the mat. Applegate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Applegate lunges at Vattalles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vattalles's hand.
Applegate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Vattalles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vattalles successfully pulls guard.
Vattalles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vattalles 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.
Vattalles looking to control but Applegate passes into half guard.
Vattalles is looking for a sweep. Applegate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Applegate trying to control the pace.
Vattalles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vattalles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vattalles trying to control here.
Vattalles wants to improve his position but Applegate is controlling well.
Applegate is thwarting Vattalles's attempts to control the position.
Applegate prevents Vattalles from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Applegate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Applegate tries to stand and escape but Vattalles is controlling the position.
Applegate prevents Vattalles from improving his position.
Vattalles is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Vattalles keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vattalles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Applegate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vattalles is in Applegate's guard.#ES#
Applegate manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Applegate throws a series of strikes that have Vattalles backpedaling.
Applegate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Vattalles slips under a jab from Applegate.
Vattalles with the counter takedown but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Vattalles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Vattalles ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Applegate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vattalles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Vattalles wants a takedown.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Applegate after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate. #T1#
Applegate prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vattalles prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate works on Vattalles's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Vattalles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Applegate stops a takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Vattalles wants a takedown.
Vattalles is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Vattalles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vattalles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Applegate defends well.#T2#
Applegate stays in close to Vattalles's body and controls the position.
Vattalles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there.
Vattalles is trying to keep Applegate in close. #SUB2#
Vattalles working for submissions but it's allowed Applegate to get to half guard.
Applegate controlling the action here. #T3#
Vattalles wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has mounted him!
Vattalles tries to lock up and control but Applegate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vattalles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vattalles is looking for a sweep. Applegate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vattalles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Applegate stands and throws Vattalles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vattalles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vattalles tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SU#
Applegate decides to stand back up. #CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Applegate.
Vattalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Applegate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vattalles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Applegate prevents it.
Vattalles looking for a takedown.
Vattalles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Applegate prevents it.
Applegate has Vattalles pressed against the cage.
Applegate prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vattalles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vattalles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Applegate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vattalles fails to pull guard.
Vattalles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Applegate pushes Vattalles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate gets underhooks to prevent Vattalles's takedown attempt.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vattalles can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vattalles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Applegate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Applegate throws a head kick but Vattalles moves out of range.
Vattalles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vattalles there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Vattalles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Vattalles jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Vattalles around his waist. Vattalles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vattalles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vattalles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate gets underhooks to prevent Vattalles's takedown attempt.
A short left from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate pushes Vattalles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Applegate.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Vattalles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vattalles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Vattalles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Applegate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Vattalles moves out of range easily.
Applegate throws a shot from downtown. Vattalles moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Vattalles drops back down to his feet.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Vattalles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Applegate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Vattalles is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.
Vattalles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Applegate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vattalles takes a shot to the head.
Vattalles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Vattalles is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate is pressed up against the cage. Vattalles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Applegate down to the mat. Applegate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vattalles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Applegate scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vattalles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate stuns Vattalles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abner Applegate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Applegate connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Vattalles up against the cage.
Vattalles looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate gets through Vattalles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vattalles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Vattalles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice straight punches there by Applegate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Applegate.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vattalles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Applegate.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Vattalles has Applegate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Applegate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vattalles is trying to drag Applegate to the mat but Applegate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Applegate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Ngata's head. #BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Applegate stalling.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Ngata digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Ngata is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate stalls. #T2#
Ngata wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Applegate.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate is leaning against Ngata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Applegate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Ngata working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Ngata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Ngata wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Ngata is rocked!
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!
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Oh Ngata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata seems to have got his legs back now.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Applegate presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Applegate pushes Ngata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ngata gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate is leaning against Ngata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ngata with a big uppercut! Ngata tries to clinch up but Applegate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ngata to the mat! Ngata covers up and Applegate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OMEGA FN 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Glass throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Glass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Glass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Glass working Applegate over with knees to the body.
Applegate looks winded!
Glass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
Glass lands a nice knee to the body.
Applegate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A knee to the head by Glass.
Glass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glass lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Applegate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glass.
Applegate swings for the body but Glass moves out of range. #T3#
Applegate throws an off balance right hand
and Glass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Applegate blocks the body kick.
Applegate throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Applegate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate lands with a cross.
Glass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Applegate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Glass moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Glass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Applegate counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass digs a good hook to Applegate's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Glass tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Good work by Glass as he checks the leg kick.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Applegate counters with a left to the body.
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glass is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Applegate counters with a nice body shot.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Glass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Glass lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate moves away from the strike by Glass.
Applegate misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Applegate throws a right hand that misses
and Glass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Glass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Glass.
A short uppercut from Glass.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Applegate.
Glass looking to stall.
Desmond Glass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Glass blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate tries a body shot but Glass blocks it.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Glass blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass.
Glass blocking some punches.
Glass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Applegate blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Glass is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Applegate. #T3#
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass with a knee to the head.
Glass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Glass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Applegate is rocked!
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Glass.
Glass misses with a knee strike.
Glass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Glass lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass lands with a short shot to the head.
Glass creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Applegate with a big uppercut! Applegate tries to clinch up but Glass pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Applegate to the mat! Applegate covers up and Glass unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Glass!
A very excited looking Desmond Glass rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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