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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Filipovski does no damage.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovski sprawls well. Filipovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Filipovski against the cage.
Filipovski is trying to force a seperation but Apollo has the dominant position.
Apollo is pushing Filipovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Filipovski breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Filipovski. Beautiful body shot.#T1##TD#
Filipovski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filipovski trying to control the position but Apollo is working away.
Filipovski working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Apollo sneaks out the side door and pushes Filipovski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Filipovski stuffs the takedown.
Mario Filipovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Apollo.
Filipovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mario Filipovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Apollo darts in and clinches Filipovski up against the cage.#BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Filipovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apollo backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Filipovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apollo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filipovski to keep the fight standing.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Apollo prevents Filipovski from breaking the clinch.
Apollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apollo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Apollo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Filipovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovski sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filipovski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Apollo back to the cage. Filipovski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Apollo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apollo keeps control of Filipovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Filipovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovski is defending well for now.#T4#
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filipovski to keep the fight standing.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Filipovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Filipovski tries to break free but Apollo pushes him back against the cage.
Filipovski stops a takedown attempt from Apollo.
Filipovski prevents Apollo from breaking the clinch.
Filipovski fails to pull guard.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Apollo.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Filipovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Filipovski 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#
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Filipovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filipovski duly obliges.
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Filipovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo working hard to break the clinch.
Apollo has had enough of the clinch but Filipovski keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovski looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovski's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Filipovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apollo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Apollo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filipovski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apollo scrambles back to his feet.
Mario Filipovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovski misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Apollo rushes Filipovski and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Apollo manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Apollo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Filipovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovski has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Apollo with that takedown attempt.
Mario Filipovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Apollo.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario Filipovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a right hand to the body.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovski.
Filipovski avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovski pinned against the cage. Filipovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filipovski tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.#T3##CL2#
Apollo clinches up with Filipovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovski's efforts to push away.
Apollo has Filipovski pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Filipovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Filipovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Filipovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apollo's efforts to push away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apollo has Filipovski pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipovski avoiding damage as Apollo throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Apollo drags the fight down to the ground.
Filipovski preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filipovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filipovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filipovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Filipovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apollo was covering up waiting for the punch and Filipovski finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Apollo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Apollo has Filipovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovski tries for a takedown but Apollo manages to get underhooks.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Filipovski has Apollo pressed against the cage, preventing Apollo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Filipovski jumps guard but Apollo stands there with Filipovski around his waist. Filipovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apollo wants a takedown.
Filipovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Apollo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario Filipovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Apollo.
Filipovski is trying to break the clinch but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovski is trying to break free.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filipovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollo to keep the fight standing.
Apollo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipovski up against the cage.
Filipovski has Apollo pressed against the cage, preventing Apollo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Apollo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Filipovski being controlled here momentarily.
Filipovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##ES2#
Apollo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Apollo clinches up against the cage.
Apollo keeps control of Filipovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Apollo pulls guard effortlessly.
Creed Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Filipovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovski wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filipovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.#SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filipovski is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creed Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creed Apollo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Apollo tries a low kick but Adame avoids it.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apollo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Apollo.#CL#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Adame back into the cage.#BC2#
Adame manages to break the clinch.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches up with Adame, looking for a takedown. Apollo pushes Adame against the cage but Adame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apollo cracks a nice hook into Adame's ribs.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adame as he jumps to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adame.
Apollo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adame circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creed Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Apollo rushes Adame and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Adame has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Apollo after a bit of a struggle.
Adame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
Adame has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Adame wants to stall.
Adame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adame tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Come on Apollo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Adame pulls guard effortlessly.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Apollo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Apollo controlling the pace.
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adame defending well though.
Apollo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollo moves into full mount! Adame won't be happy about that! #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.#SUB#
Apollo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adame is surviving well by controlling Apollo's body position as best he can.
Apollo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adame is looking to improve his position but Apollo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Apollo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apollo looking to ground and pound but Adame is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adame keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Apollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Apollo.
Nice takedown defense from Apollo. No joy for Adame on that attempt.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Adame sprawls well.
Creed Apollo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adame defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Adame into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Adame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adame throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo lands a jab-cross combination.
Adame blocks the body kick.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Adame shoots in looking for a takedown but Apollo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Creed Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Adame.
Apollo darts in looking for a takedown but Adame gets double underhooks and turns Apollo into the cage.
Adame throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
#CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Adame has had enough of the clinch but Apollo keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Apollo pulls guard successfully.
Apollo controls Adame momentarily but Adame frees himself.
Adame wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #SU2#
Adame stands up and waves to Apollo to follow him. #T2#
Apollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adame takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown but Adame manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apollo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adame keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adame as he avoids it easily.
Creed Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Adame shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Adame looking to score a takedown here. Apollo is defending well but Adame drives through and ends up in Apollo's guard.
Adame is standing up over Apollo. Apollo looks to escape but Adame dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Adame trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Apollo keeping control of the position.
Apollo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Apollo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adame pulls his head out easily.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Adame is controlling well.
Apollo is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo manages to get to full guard.
Adame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Apollo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Adame.
#CL#
Apollo clinches up with Adame and pushes him back against the cage.
Adame jumps guard but Apollo stands there with Adame around his waist. Adame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apollo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adame tries to score a body lock takedown but Apollo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Creed Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Adame.
Adame keeps control of Apollo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo jumps guard but Adame turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Adame is looking to control Apollo's arms but Apollo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adame has his back to the cage.
Apollo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adame gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apollo wants to break free but Adame has control.
Adame wants to stall.
Adame tries to pull guard but Apollo holds him up against the cage and eventually Adame drops back down to his feet.
Apollo looking for a takedown. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stalling in the clinch from Apollo.
Apollo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adame looking to slow down the pace here.
Adame taking a breather.
Adame is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo stops a takedown attempt from Adame.
Adame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo stalls.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Adame goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollo prevents it.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adame gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adame uses from the top position.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Adame from controlling successfully.
Adame tries to stand but Apollo is controlling from the bottom.
Adame preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Apollo has his foot on Adame's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adame works his way back into a safe position though.
Adame is fighting to break Apollo's control of his arms but Apollo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creed Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creed Apollo!
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