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Event:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Mans was well out of range. Poor timing from Apuro.
Apuro throws a shot from downtown. Le Mans moves away and avoids it.
Le Mans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Le Mans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apuro swings for the body but Le Mans moves out of range.
Apuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Mans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Mans's head backwards.
Le Mans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Le Mans tries a head kick but it misses.
Apuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Le Mans walks into a left hand.
Apuro blocks a head kick by Le Mans.
Le Mans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Le Mans is rocked!
Le Mans walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Le Mans limp body while Apuro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mursk Apuro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mursk Apuro thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
It seemed like Apuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Apuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Apuro feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T1#
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apuro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe stalks Apuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apuro's face. Apuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Apuro shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Apuro dives in and scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apuro is one step ahead there.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Apuro stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is trying to keep Apuro in close.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apuro.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Apuro down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Apuro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Apuro is rocked!
Monroe knocks out Apuro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Monroe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Monroe picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
A less than humble Francesco Monroe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Aregood throws a shot from downtown. Apuro moves away and avoids it.
Aregood moves forwards but Apuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aregood takes a swing at Apuro's ribcage but misses.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Aregood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aregood continues to drive forward.
Apuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aregood at a distance.
Apuro scores with a jab to the body.
Aregood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apuro counters with a straight right hand.
Aregood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apuro lands with a right hand.
Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apuro sizes up Aregood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apuro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aregood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aregood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Apuro back to the cage. Aregood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Apuro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aregood has hold of Apuro's hands but Apuro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apuro stops Aregood from getting back to his feet.
Apuro controlling the action here.
Apuro trying to control from half guard but Aregood is working away.
Apuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aregood defending well though.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Aregood's temple.
Apuro wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro throwing shots but Aregood is blocking nicely.
Aregood is trying to stand back up but Apuro is controlling him
Apuro drops an elbow to the side of Aregood's head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Aregood is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro looks to land a strike but Aregood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.#T3##ES#
Aregood is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Apuro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Apuro misses with some punches.
Apuro has a couple of punches blocked by Aregood.
#BC2#
Apuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Apuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apuro connects with a crisp jab.
Aregood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apuro lands with a straight right. Aregood didn't see that one coming.
Apuro fails with the takedown.
Aregood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro jabs Aregood right on the nose. Aregood blinks but takes it well.
Apuro thuds his right hand into Aregood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apuro misses with a takedown
and Aregood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James Aregood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mursk Apuro.
Aregood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apuro cracks Aregood with an open hand slap.
Donk. Apuro catches Aregood right on the button with a cross.
Apuro misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Aregood counters with a right hand to the body.
Apuro scores with a jab to the head.
Aregood throws an off balance right hand
letting Apuro counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mursk Apuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Apuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apuro connects with a nice looking jab.
Apuro loads up on a big right hand but Aregood slips the punch.
Aregood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apuro scores with a jab to the body.
Aregood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aregood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aregood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apuro.
Apuro lands a jab.
Apuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apuro lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood slips a jab from Apuro.
Apuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apuro lands a nice shot that snaps Aregood's head back.
#T1#
Apuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apuro punishes Aregood's body with a nice straight punch.
Apuro lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Apuro.#ROC2#Aregood is rocked!
Apuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Apuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Aregood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Apuro there.
Apuro staying out of range there.
Aregood seems to have got his legs back now.
Aregood throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Apuro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Aregood's brow.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aregood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Apuro works over Aregood with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aregood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Apuro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aregood has momentary wrist control but Apuro slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Aregood is looking to stand up but Apuro isn't so interested in that idea.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro is in close to Aregood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aregood's head.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Aregood being controlled here, momentarily.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apuro with a poor takedown
and Aregood counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Apuro finds it's target.
A jab from Aregood misses.
Aregood misses with a straight right.
Apuro catches Aregood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Apuro.
Apuro shoots in but Aregood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mursk Apuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Aregood looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
Apuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apuro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aregood sprawls well. Aregood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apuro gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro lands with a nice body punch.
Aregood connects with a jab.#T1#
Apuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aregood in his tracks.
Apuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aregood takes one to the side of the head.
Apuro shoots in for a double leg but Aregood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Apuro.
Aregood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aregood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Aregood counters with a left to the body.
Apuro lands the left hand.
Aregood moves away from the strike by Apuro.
It looked like Aregood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Aregood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Apuro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aregood quickly recovers to half guard.
Aregood is trying to escape back to his feet but Apuro uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mursk Apuro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Apuro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Apuro lands a nice forearm strike.
Aregood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apuro is controlling him well.
Apuro cracks Aregood with a big elbow.
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Aregood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Apuro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Apuro is looking to take a break and control but Aregood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apuro connects with a decent elbow.
Apuro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Apuro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aregood being controlled for a moment.
Aregood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aregood tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aregood is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Check out the look on Apuro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James Aregood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aregood wants to get back to his feet but Apuro drags him back down.
Apuro landing a few strikes.
Apuro wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apuro 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Apuro lands.
We've been hearing reports that Apuro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Apuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apuro, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Apuro moves in close and cracks Lewis with a massive right hand! Lewis, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Apuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Apuro dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Apuro's head and hops out.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Apuro avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Apuro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apuro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Apuro lands some shots froms side control.
Apuro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Apuro lands an elbow.
An elbow from Apuro crashes against the mat.
Jackson wants to control but Apuro postures up.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Apuro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Apuro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Apuro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mursk Apuro waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAH 88
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Apuro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apuro lands in his opponent's guard.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apuro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apuro pushing down on Khattab's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apuro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khattab keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Khattab's hands, connecting with Khattab's forehead.
Apuro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khattab avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khattab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Apuro there. #T1#
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Khattab reverses the position - he's now on top in Apuro's guard.
Apuro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Apuro tries to get out of the position.
Apuro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khattab manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro postures up in Khattab's guard and throws a big left but Khattab blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khattab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Khattab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Apuro postures up in Khattab's guard and throws a big left but Khattab blocks it.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Khattab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apuro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khattab keeping moving, preventing Apuro from controlling successfully.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apuro looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Khattab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khattab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro trying to control but Khattab is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khattab.
#T4#
Apuro shoots for a takedown but Khattab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khattab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apuro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apuro.
Apuro doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Khattab counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mursk Apuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apuro tries to score a body lock takedown but Khattab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khattab is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apuro is trying to force a seperation but Khattab has the dominant position.
Apuro is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khattab is looking for a takedown.
Apuro looking for a takedown.
Apuro is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apuro shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apuro trying to control but Khattab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khattab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khattab is trying to control the position but Apuro postures up.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Khattab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khattab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro. #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khattab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Khattab's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Apuro wants to pass the guard but Khattab is keeping the position.
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khattab can do to turn this around?
Apuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Khattab working for a triangle but Apuro defends it easily.
#T2#
Apuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khattab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apuro throws an elbow that misses. Khattab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apuro's guard. Nice move by Khattab!#REVB#
Khattab is fighting to break Apuro's control of his arms but Apuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khattab sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apuro pulls Khattab in to control the position.
Khattab trying to control but Apuro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Khattab pushing down on Apuro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apuro gets back to full guard.
Khattab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khattab advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Apuro is right now.
Apuro struggling a bit here.
Khattab wants to stand but Apuro has his arm trapped.
Apuro tries to buck Khattab off but Khattab is having none of it.
Khattab trying to control the action but Apuro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Apuro wants to control but Khattab postures up.
Apuro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Apuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khattab trying to control the position from guard on top but Apuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khattab tries to free his leg and advance position but Apuro is retaining full guard.
Apuro is pulling down on Khattab's head. It's preventing any offense from Khattab, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Khattab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apuro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apuro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apuro! #REVR#
Apuro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Apuro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khattab steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Apuro.
Apuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khattab throws a nice looking combination but Apuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khattab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apuro manages to avoid it.
Apuro has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Khattab tries to sprawl but Apuro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apuro working Khattab over with strikes.
Apuro is taking a breather. Khattab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khattab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Khattab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
Khattab is pressing down on Apuro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Apuro postures up.
Khattab wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khattab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khattab swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apuro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khattab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro looking to sit in guard and control but Khattab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Khattab won't allow Apuro to sweep him here.
Apuro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khattab stopping the sweep attempt from Apuro.#T4#
Khattab throwing strikes from guard but Apuro blocks nicely.
Khattab preventing the sweep.
Apuro pulls Khattab in to control the position.
Khattab works over Apuro with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro seems keen to control Khattab's posture.
Apuro wants to sweep but no luck.
Khattab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khattab pushing down on Apuro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Khattab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khattab.
Khattab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apuro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Apuro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fresco was covering up waiting for the punch and Apuro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fresco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fresco's head.
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Apuro landing with the ground and pound.
Apuro distracts Fresco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fresco covers up, he's hurt! Apuro keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Apuro and the ref steps in to end the fight! Apuro can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Apuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Angle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Apuro is trying to trip Angle. He has hold of a leg but Angle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Apuro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro content to stall in guard here.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips nicely into half guard.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro working over Angle with some ground and pound. Angle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Angle is rocked!
Angle looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Angle's temple.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Angle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Apuro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAH 74
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apuro swivels and escapes.#TD#
Apuro looking to score a takedown here. Chimaev is defending well but Apuro drives through and ends up in Chimaev's guard.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him.
Apuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Apuro tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Chimaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chimaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apuro controls the pace.#T1#
Chimaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chimaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Chimaev's legs - danger averted.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Apuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro lands a couple of elbows.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
Apuro loads up on a big left hand. Chimaev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Apuro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chimaev can't hide his disappointment, as Apuro celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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