Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Apolo with an uppercut!#CL#
Apolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Apolo. #BC2#
Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess feints a counter leg kick.
Apolo is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apolo pushes Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Apolo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apolo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burgess postures up.
Apolo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apolo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Apolo is trying to control the position but Burgess postures up.
Burgess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgess is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Apolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position.
Apolo controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Apolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Apolo has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Apolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burgess is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burgess tries to clinch but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess cracks a nice hook into Apolo's ribs.
A lazy left from Apolo finds it's target.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Apolo.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apolo lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Apolo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess works Apolo's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Apolo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Apolo's body.
Apolo swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range. #KD2#
Burgess feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apolo sprawling to the canvas! Apolo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgess finish him?!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apolo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burgess. Burgess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Apolo scores with a one two! Burgess had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess throws a shot to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess scores with a jab. Apolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apolo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Apolo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apolo rather than just go for the knockout.
Apolo wants to clinch
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Apolo toppling to the canvas! Apolo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!#ROC2#Apolo is rocked!
Burgess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apolo misses with an uppercut.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo cracks Burgess with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Axton Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apolo sets himself, and Burgess steps forward looking for the clinch! Apolo avoids it this time.
Apolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Burgess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo throws a right and a left that Burgess avoids nicely. #CL2#
Burgess clinches up with Apolo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Apolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Burgess throws a shot from downtown. Apolo moves away and avoids it.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Apolo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apolo duly obliges. #T3##CL2#
Burgess closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.#TD#
Apolo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burgess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Apolo working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Apolo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burgess postures up. #SUB#
Apolo is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Apolo is controlling Burgess's posture.
Burgess is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Apolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgess advances position into side control!
Apolo is trying to control Burgess's posture but Burgess avoids it.
A control attempt from Apolo but he's now mounted!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
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#
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess throws the left hand but Apolo avoids the punch easily.
Burgess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Burgess swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Apolo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Apolo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgess doesn't seem phased though.
Apolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgess circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess tries to counter with a clinch but Apolo shakes him off and moves away.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Burgess cracks Apolo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgess has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Apolo to stand back up!
Oh Apolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Apolo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Apolo is out cold! Burgess holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
A victorious Axton Burgess thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Fukyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.
Fukyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apolo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Apolo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Apolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Fukyu saw that one coming.
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukyu.
Apolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Fukyu counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukyu.
Apolo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apolo lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Apolo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Apolo has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Apolo breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Apolo tries to clinch
and Fukyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fukyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Apolo takes a swing at Fukyu's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Apolo - just one landing.
Fukyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
A quick step to the side and Fukyu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
Fukyu ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Fukyu throwing a counter right hand but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Fukyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fukyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Fukyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo cracks Fukyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Apolo.#CL2#
Apolo pushes Fukyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fukyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Apolo controls his hands.
Apolo tries to pull guard but Fukyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fukyu is leaning against Apolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fukyu to keep the fight standing.
Apolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Apolo breaks the clinch.
Apolo misses with a hook to the body
and Fukyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Apolo with a hook.
Fukyu moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Fukyu is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
Fukyu throwing a counter right hand but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Apolo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fukyu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apolo is out of range.
Apolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukyu.
Fukyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Fukyu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fukyu works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Apolo clinches. #BC2#
Apolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Apolo misses with a jab to the body
and Fukyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo cracks Fukyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fukyu walks into a stiff left hand from Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo throws a lazy right hand but Fukyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Apolo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukyu tries to work over Apolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukyu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Apolo manages to break the clinch.
Fukyu throws a good cross that connects.
Apolo connects with the punch.#CL2#
Apolo closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Apolo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
It looked like Fukyu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukyu.
Fukyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apolo throws a hook to the side of Fukyu's head but Fukyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apolo.
Apolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Apolo has Fukyu up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Apolo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fukyu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Apolo has tightened it up now! Fukyu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chenevert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Apolo will feel that in the morning.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apolo throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert scores with a hook to the body. Apolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Chenevert scores with a jab.
Chenevert moves in looking to clinch but Apolo pushes him off.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Apolo was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Apolo.
Good exchange - Apolo coming out on top.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apolo.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo walks into a left hand.
Apolo looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Apolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Apolo throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Apolo takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo misses with a hook.
It looked like Chenevert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apolo.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Chenevert misses with a lunging right hand
and Apolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert misses with the combination.
Apolo lands a jab.
Apolo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Apolo misses.
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chenevert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apolo. Apolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apolo misses with a wild body shot.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Apolo.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chenevert throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Apolo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Chenevert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolo.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
letting Apolo counter with a right hand.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Apolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apolo 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.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert moves forwards but Apolo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert blocks a jab.#T4#
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Chenevert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apolo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chenevert.
A countering left hand to the body from Apolo misses.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apolo lands a nice hook to Chenevert's body. Chenevert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apolo misses with a body punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Apolo.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Apolo drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Apolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chenevert throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Apolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolo.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Apolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Apolo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chenevert has got the better of the exchanges.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Apolo.
Apolo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Apolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a head kick. Apolo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to slow Apolo down with leg kicks.
Chenevert lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Apolo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Apolo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Chenevert dips to his left and cracks Apolo with an uppercut!
Apolo looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Apolo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Apolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apolo can do to turn this around?
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert lands an overhand right.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Apolo.
Nice straight punches there by Chenevert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chenevert.#CL#
Chenevert has managed to clinch.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Apolo manages to break the clinch.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.#BC2#
Apolo breaks from the clinch.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Chenevert.
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Apolo lands with a straight right. Chenevert didn't see that one coming.
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Apolo stumbling back into the cage.
Apolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the head.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.
Apolo misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Apolo throws a series of punches but Chenevert avoids them all with ease.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert sizes up Apolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Chenevert does it's job there.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Apolo. That snapped Chenevert's head back.
Apolo avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert walks into a left hand.
Apolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolo blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Chenevert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert defending well as Apolo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Apolo.
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Apolo throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
and Apolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Apolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Apolo off the cage and back into range.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chenevert doesn't seem bothered though.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Apolo.
Chenevert misses with a kick to the body.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apolo at a distance. #T3#
Apolo throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Chenevert connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apolo backwards.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert lands with a left to the head.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apolo backwards.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Apolo controls the action. #BC#
Chenevert manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Apolo lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Apolo shakes it off.
Chenevert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Apolo moves forwards but Chenevert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Apolo throws a series of strikes that have Chenevert backpedaling.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert throws out a powerful jab.
Chenevert scores with a decent looking hook.
Apolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the body
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
And Chenevert counters with a quick kick to the body but Apolo blocks it.
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
It seemed like Apolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert catches Apolo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Apolo 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.
Chenevert thumps Apolo with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
Chenevert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apolo momentarily. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Apolo down.
Chenevert moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Chenevert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apolo keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apolo scores with a nice strike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chenevert!
Apolo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chenevert to keep the fight standing.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage.
Apolo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apolo.
A hook to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Apolo prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert is leaning against Apolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chenevert lands an uppercut.
Chenevert presses Apolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert works on Apolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Apolo jumps guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Apolo.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Apolo avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Apolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert looks to throw a body kick
and Apolo counters with a right hand to the body.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Apolo is avoiding it.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert. #T4#
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Apolo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apolo walks into a stiff left hand from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Apolo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
A good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert pushes Apolo away with a front kick.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Kimo Apolo in that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert'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!#R5#
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Apolo was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a sloppy head kick and Apolo moves out of range easily.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apolo.
Apolo throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Chenevert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert feints and then cracks Apolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apolo down.
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Apolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apolo misses with an uppercut
and Apolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apolo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apolo throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Apolo avoids it.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with an open hand slap.#T2#
A cross from Apolo lands.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Apolo catches Chenevert right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Apolo misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apolo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chenevert connects with the punch.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Apolo.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert works Apolo's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apolo in his tracks.
Apolo throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.#T3#
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Apolo in the body.
Apolo scores with a nice head shot.
Apolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chenevert throws out the jab.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Apolo.
Apolo punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert feints a jab promting Apolo to slip. Chenevert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Apolo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chenevert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Apolo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chenevert - the referee stops the clock and Apolo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chenevert. Apolo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Chenevert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolo avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chenevert to score with a decent uppercut.
Apolo throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Apolo avoided it.
Apolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert thumps Apolo with a low kick.
Kimo Apolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nemkov swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Apolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nemkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nemkov lands the left hand.
Nemkov misses with a straight left.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Apolo avoids nicely.
Eduradr Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Nemkov.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nemkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apolo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Apolo counter with a right hand.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apolo throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apolo.#T1#
Nemkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Apolo swinging wildly here.
Apolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nemkov.
Apolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Apolo moves away from the strike by Nemkov.
Apolo throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Nemkov.
A slow jab from Nemkov misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nemkov jabs at Apolo's body.
Apolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo needs to keep his hands up - Nemkov had a free shot at his head there.
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nemkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Apolo tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nemkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nemkov throws a hook but Apolo avoids it easily.
Apolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nemkov with a body shot.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Apolo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Nemkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nemkov misses with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a right hand to the body.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Apolo should have avoided that one.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov sizes up Apolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Nemkov throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Nemkov catches Apolo right on the button with a cross.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Apolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nemkov with a body shot.
Apolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Nemkov has Apolo up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Apolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Nemkov.
It seemed like Apolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.#CL#
Nemkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Apolo 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.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apolo slips a straight right by Nemkov.
A cross from Nemkov lands.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Apolo drops Nemkov with a beautiful combination! Nemkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Apolo is looking for the KO!
Nemkov throws the left hand but Apolo avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apolo's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov. #T1#
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov is looking to counter punch.
Apolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
Apolo jabs at Nemkov's body.
Apolo moves out of range as Nemkov strikes.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemkov slips under a jab.
Apolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nemkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolo! But no joy.
Apolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Nemkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo cracks Nemkov with a good jab.
Nemkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nemkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Apolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolo blocks a jab.
Nemkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.#T3#
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Nemkov is rocked!
Apolo throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Apolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nemkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolo scrambles back to his feet.
Apolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nemkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nemkov throws a jab when Apolo was well out of range.
Nemkov misses with a shot to the body
and Apolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nemkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apolo punishes Nemkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemkov misses with a left hand
and Apolo counters with a huge left! Nemkov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Apolo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nemkov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Apolo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Jake tries to clinch
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Jake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake tries to clinch up.
Apolo connects with a body shot.
Apolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake moves to clinch but Apolo breaks away
and Apolo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Apolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jake is breathing heavily.
Apolo tests Jake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jake walks into a jab.#ROC2#Jake is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Apolo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jake clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kangee looks to land a left hand but Apolo moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Apolo tries to sprawl but Kangee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kangee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is looking to get to half guard.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kangee controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.#T2#
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kangee controlling his opponent.
Apolo can't escape the position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.#T3#
Kangee prevents Apolo from getting the reversal.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.#SUB#
Kangee has hold of Apolo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apolo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kangee controlling the position easily from mount.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard.
Apolo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Apolo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kangee passes into side control!
Apolo looking for a sweep but Kangee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinto Kangee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kangee throws a poor cross that misses
and Apolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolo.
Kangee cracks Apolo with an open hand slap.
Kangee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apolo cracks a nice hook into Kangee's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Kangee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apolo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kangee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apolo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Apolo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kangee is now in half guard.
Apolo wants to sweep but Kangee has passed to side control!
Kangee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kangee is looking to take a break and control but Apolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangee advances to full mount.
Hinto Kangee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee tries to control but Apolo wriggling away.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away. #SUB#
Kangee is working for a guillotine from mount but Apolo frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.#SUB#
Kangee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Apolo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kangee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangee'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.#SUB#
Apolo tries to improve his position but Kangee has taken his back! Kangee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Apolo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kangee pushes Apolo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Hinto Kangee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Apolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Apolo moves away and avoids it.
Muller punishes Apolo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apolo counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.
Apolo jabs at Muller's body.
Apolo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muller finds it's way round the side to connect with Apolo's head. #T1#
Muller misses with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller throws a hook but Apolo blocks it.
Apolo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Apolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Apolo.
A big left from Muller misses.
Apolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apolo doesn't seem phased though.
Apolo slips a jab from Muller.
Muller's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Apolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Muller counters with a nice body shot.
Apolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Muller misses with a hook. Apolo ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apolo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Apolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apolo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Muller misses
and Apolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Muller is rocked!
Muller throws a combination that misses
and Apolo counters with a big left hand that crumples Muller! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Apolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burgess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolo scrambles back to his feet.
Burgess connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Apolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Apolo.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess wants to clinch
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Burgess. #T1#
Burgess lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Apolo misses the body punch
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apolo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burgess.
Apolo connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Burgess misses with a wild body shot.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Apolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Burgess clinches with his opponent.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apolo or not. #T3#
Apolo jumps guard but Burgess stands there with Apolo around his waist. Apolo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apolo tries to pull guard but Burgess forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burgess smiles and moves away.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Apolo.
Apolo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
Burgess closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apolo works Burgess's body with a nice hook.
Apolo lunges at Burgess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burgess's hand.
Burgess throws a hook but Apolo blocks it.#T4#
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgess closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a lazy right hand but Apolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolo! But no joy.
Apolo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burgess's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Apolo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burgess! Apolo lets Burgess back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Burgess is rocked!#CUT2#Axton Burgess's cut is getting worse.
Apolo misses with a left hand
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Axton Burgess will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apolo cracks Burgess on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burgess falls backwards against the cage. Apolo follows up with more strikes that drop Burgess to his knees. Apolo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burgess! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apolo counters with a left to the body.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holiday doesn't seem bothered though.
Holiday shoots in but Apolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holiday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calidale Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday misses with a takedown
and Apolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Holiday fails with the takedown
and Holiday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD2#
Apolo lands a big uppercut and Holiday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holiday looks OK. Apolo waves Holiday back to his feet!#ROC2#Holiday is rocked!
A punch combination from Apolo misses.
Apolo drops Holiday with a naaaaasty hook - Holiday is in real trouble here! Apolo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Myanus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myanus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myanus shoots for a double leg takedown but Apolo sprawls well. He's pushed Myanus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BOOM! Apolo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Myanus. Myanus tries to recover but Apolo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Myanus lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Blake is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Apolo misses.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Apolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Apolo circles away.
Blake connects with a right hand. Apolo shakes it off.
Apolo connects with a looping right hand.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Apolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking. #CL#
Blake has managed to clinch. #T1##TD2#
Apolo jumps guard and drags Blake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apolo's guard.#SUB2#
Apolo looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily. #SUB2#
Apolo is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Apolo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Apolo is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Apolo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake wants to stand but Apolo is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Apolo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blake defends well.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo seems keen to control Blake's posture.#SUB2#
Apolo is looking for a triangle here but Blake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Apolo struggling a bit here.
Apolo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!#T3#
Blake is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Apolo working for a choke but Blake reverses nicely into Apolo 's guard. #SU#
Blake gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Apolo is out of range.
Blake closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
and Apolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Blake is predictable there
and Apolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking. #T4#
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Apolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apolo throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
As Apolo tries to get set, Blake tries to push him back and clinch up but Apolo manages to avoid the attempt.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
letting Apolo counter with a right hand.
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake wants to clinch up but Apolo keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake pushes Apolo away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Apolo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Blake's cut.
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#
Apolo blocks a leg kick.
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blake tries to clinch but Apolo moves away
and Apolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake lands with a good body shot.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Apolo pushes him off.
Apolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Apolo lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimo Apolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a series of punches but Apolo moves out of range.
As Blake backs off Apolo throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
Apolo takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Apolo manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apolo jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Apolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Blake has Apolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Apolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apolo looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake takes one on the button.#T2#
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apolo at a distance.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolo! But no joy.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake looks to clinch
and Apolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blake thows a body kick. Apolo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Apolo drops his hands momentarily and Blake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blake throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Apolo breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake is looking to clinch but Apolo is avoiding it. #CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake. #TD2#
Apolo jumps guard. #SUB2#
Apolo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blake uses it to pass to side control.
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimo Apolo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Blake stands up and beckons Apolo to his feet.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Apolo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
Blake slips a straight right by Apolo.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Apolo drops Blake with a beautiful combination! Blake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Apolo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Blake is rocked!#CL#
Blake rushes Apolo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blake to keep the fight standing.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Apolo controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimo Apolo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake'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#
A solid body kick from Blake.
Apolo walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Blake thuds his shin into the meat of Apolo's side.
Blake tries to clinch up
and Apolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target. #T1#
Blake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apolo throws out the jab.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Apolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Apolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake tries to clinch up but Apolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Apolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.#T2#
Blake throws a hook but Apolo blocks it.
Blake misses the jab.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolo.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake misses the body punch
and Apolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blake thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Apolo in a clinch.
Blake working Apolo over with knees to the body.#T3#
Blake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Apolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apolo managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Apolo tries to pull guard but Blake holds him up against the cage and eventually Apolo drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Apolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
The fighters circling - Apolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Apolo swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake staying out of range there.
A left lands for Apolo.
Blake wants to clinch.#T4#
Blake tries to clinch there but Apolo circles away.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Apolo pushes him off.
Apolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danny Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake jabs at Apolo's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimo Apolo.
I've got Apolo 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
That kick from Blake tenderised Apolo's leg. Apolo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apolo lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Apolo.
A head kick misses from Blake.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake throws a head kick but Apolo moves out of range.
Blake wants to clinch up but Apolo keeps it at a distance.
Blake tries to clinch there but Apolo circles away.
Apolo throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Blake throws a leg kick
and Apolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Apolo dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Apolo moved out of range.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Apolo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blake is breathing heavily.#T1#
Apolo with a hook.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Apolo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blake! Apolo lets Blake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Blake is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Apolo catches Blake with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Blake forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimo Apolo!
The defeated Danny Blake had this to say: 'This stinks.'.

Event: KOP PEAK
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Apolo 's knee.
Brussard with a nice calf kick.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Apolo throws a hook but Brussard blocks it.
Apolo swings for the body but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brussard lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Brussard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apolo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brussard throws a push kick but Apolo slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apolo needs to keep his hands up - Brussard had a free shot at his head there.
Brussard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Brussard 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.
Apolo scores with the left hand. Brussard knows he should have avoided that one.
Brussard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apolo slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Apolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apolo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Apolo misses
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brussard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Apolo misses with a wild body shot.
Apolo misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a good low kick that Apolo was not able to check.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brussard connects with a leg kick.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apolo.
Apolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Brussard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apolo is able to avoid easily.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apolo is looking to wear down Brussard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Apolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apolo. That did some damage!
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Apolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Brussard looks to land a left hand but Apolo moved out of range nicely.
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brussard.
Brussard thinks about the counter body kick.
Brussard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brussard.
Brussard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brussard with a jab.
Brussard tries to score with a low kick but Apolo moves his leg out of the way.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
That's time! Apolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Brussard.
Apolo misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a nice leg kick.
Apolo throws a jab when Brussard was well out of range.
Brussard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apolo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brussard throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard keeps Apolo at a distance using the push kick.
Brussard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brussard throws a leg kick which misses Apolo's front leg but catches the back leg as Apolo tries to avoid it. #T1#
Apolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brussard.
Brussard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brussard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brussard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brussard lands a nice shot that snaps Apolo's head back.
Brussard slips a straight right by Apolo.
Brussard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brussard scores with a leg kick.
Apolo 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.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brussard with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Brussard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apolo.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apolo takes a swing at Brussard's ribcage but misses.
Brussard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Apolo throws a right hand that Brussard ducks under and follows up with a left that Brussard also avoids with ease.
Brussard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brussard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apolo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Apolo blocks the low kick.
Krypton Brussard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brussard looks to land a body kick but Apolo moved away.
Apolo misses with a body shot
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apolo 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.
Apolo looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Brussard.
Brussard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Apolo looks to land a combination but Brussard avoids it well.
Brussard throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brussard. #T4#
Brussard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Apolo misses the target.
Brussard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brussard misses with a low kick as Apolo jumps back.
Apolo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Apolo.
Apolo stuns Brussard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apolo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brussard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Apolo misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a stiff right hand.
Apolo blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Apolo misses
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Apolo does no damage.
Brussard tries a quick counter leg kick but Apolo is wise to it.
Apolo misses with a double jab
and Brussard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Apolo really felt that one!
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brussard. That's going to slow Apolo down.
Apolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard. #T1#
Brussard scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brussard.
Apolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brussard.
Apolo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apolo throws a combination that misses
and Brussard counters with a good, hard body kick but Apolo shrugs it off.
Brussard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apolo has time to react.
Apolo throws a hook but Brussard blocks it.
Brussard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Brussard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Good leg kick by Brussard.
A slow jab from Apolo misses its intended target.
Apolo misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brussard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brussard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brussard!
Brussard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Apolo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Apolo misses with a left hand
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Apolo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apolo throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice body kick.
Brussard slips under a jab from Apolo.
Brussard throws out a counter right but Apolo avoids it with no problem.
Brussard slips a jab from Apolo.
Brussard throws out a counter right but Apolo avoids it with no problem.
Brussard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brussard lands a slapping body shot.
Brussard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Apolo blocks the body kick. #T4#
Apolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a good, hard body kick but Apolo shrugs it off.
Brussard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apolo's sensitive parts.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Apolo throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard lands a nice hook to Apolo's body. Apolo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard looks for the body kick but Apolo saw that one coming.
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolo backing away here, and Brussard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kimo Apolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton Brussard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apolo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krypton Brussard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brussard 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

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