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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorgi Apollonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darrell Andrews has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darrell Andrews seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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189 cm
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213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
18
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorgi Apollonik! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Apollonik moves to clinch but Andrews breaks away and Andrews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollonik thinking. Apollonik keeps the fight on the outside. Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollonik pinned against the cage. Apollonik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Apollonik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut. Andrews with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Andrews has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apollonik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollonik wants it to stay on the feet. Andrews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apollonik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrews scrambles back to his feet. Andrews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollonik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apollonik lands with a cross. Andrews gets tackled into the cage by Apollonik. Apollonik maintains the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Apollonik.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollonik throws a leg kick that is checked and Andrews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Andrews tries to clinch up. A punch combination from Apollonik misses. Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Apollonik shows good takedown defense. Apollonik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andrews has a takedown stuffed. Apollonik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrews closes the distance and pushes Apollonik back into the cage. Apollonik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Andrews jumps guard but Apollonik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A shot in the inside from Apollonik. Apollonik is working Andrews over against the cage. Andrews is breathing heavily. Apollonik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Apollonik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Apollonik throws out a powerful jab. Andrews slips a straight right by Apollonik.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andrews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Apollonik throws out a powerful jab. Andrews walks into a stiff left hand from Apollonik. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Apollonik looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well. Andrews misses with a body shot.
Andrews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Yorgi Apollonik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Apollonik scores with a shot to the body.
Andrews ducks right into an uppercut from Apollonik. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorgi Apollonik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut. That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Andrews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Andrews is looking to clinch. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Andrews. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Apollonik lunges at Andrews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrews's hand. An inside leg kick from Apollonik misses. No joy there for Apollonik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollonik swinging wildly here.
Apollonik lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apollonik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apollonik's waist but Apollonik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side. Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollonik.
Andrews is looking to clinch. Apollonik works the jab nicely. Apollonik tries to clinch up. Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apollonik's waist but Apollonik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrews tries to move into range but Apollonik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yorgi Apollonik seems to be getting the better of the standup. Apollonik throws a hook but Andrews blocks it. Apollonik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Apollonik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Apollonik throws a big shot that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Apollonik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Apollonik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage. Apollonik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Andrews tries to pull guard but Apollonik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apollonik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Apollonik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Apollonik wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Apollonik.
Andrews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apollonik walks away with a smile on his face. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Apollonik lands a slapping body shot.
Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Apollonik has taken the fight into the clinch. Apollonik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrews or not. A frustrated look appears on Andrews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Apollonik pressing his opponent against the cage. Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Apollonik to the mat.
Apollonik is posturing up here but Andrews has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Apollonik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Apollonik has to tap! Slick submission there by Andrews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darrell Andrews!
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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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RATING
33% |
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