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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 36 p4p, 169 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 7 p4p, 16 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corassa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corassa scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corassa lands a slapping body shot.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa clobbers Apollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Corassa avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Apollo 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.
A jab from Apollo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa slips under a jab from Apollo.
Corassa cracks Apollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corassa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Corassa.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corassa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Apollo jumps guard and drags Corassa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corassa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Apollo's guard.
Corassa controlling the pace.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Corassa seems content to control.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo trying to hold on to Corassa's head to control him but Corassa postures up.
Apollo moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corassa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corassa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corassa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corassa preventing the sweep.
Corassa trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Corassa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Corassa clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corassa uses from the top position.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Corassa.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Corassa moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
Apollo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
Apollo lands a glancing blow to the side of Corassa's head.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa works over Apollo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Corassa drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa sets himself, and Apollo steps forward looking for the clinch! Corassa avoids it this time.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo scores with a spinning back kick!
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Corassa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Apollo catches Corassa right on the button with a cross.
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!
Corassa digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Corassa lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo lands a jab.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corassa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Corassa.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Corassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Apollo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Corassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eduardo Corassa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corassa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Corassa digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Corassa tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corassa throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Corassa misses with a looping right.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Apollo throws a counter combo.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Corassa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Corassa.
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!
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Corassa's side.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Apollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Corassa is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Apollo feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corassa forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo jumps guard but Corassa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Nice body punch from Corassa - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Corassa on the inside.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Corassa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eduardo Corassa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Corassa scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Apollo throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo cracks Corassa with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corassa tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Apollo - just one landing.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body.
Apollo is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Apollo misses.
Corassa tries a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Corassa moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corassa prevents a body shot from Apollo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corassa.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Corassa has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corassa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollo.
Corassa slips under a jab from Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo lands a lovely overhand right.
Corassa swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Corassa. Corassa maintains the clinch.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Apollo jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
Corassa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo tries a quick counter leg kick but Corassa is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo tries a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corassa on the side of the head.
Corassa tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Corassa there.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Corassa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Apollo scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo motions for Corassa to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa throws a head kick but Apollo moves out of range.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa should have avoided that one.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corassa's hands.
Corassa fakes the leg kick and cracks Apollo in the body.
Corassa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Corassa clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corassa just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Apollo presses Corassa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindsay Apollo.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eduardo Corassa.
I think Corassa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Eduardo Corassa 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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G |
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
73% |
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