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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian national anthem by-HIM. Konstantine Erokhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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226 lbs
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin punishes Apollyon's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erokhin defends it nicely.
Erokhin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apollyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erokhin moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Apollyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Apollyon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erokhin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Erokhin tries to circle away but Apollyon has him pinned against the cage.
Erokhin tries to break the clinch but Apollyon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollyon is trying to drag Erokhin to the mat but Erokhin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Apollyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erokhin looking to slow down the pace here.
Erokhin working aggressively here.
Apollyon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erokhin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Erokhin.
Apollyon is trying to drag Erokhin to the mat but Erokhin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Erokhin tries to break the clinch but Apollyon is controlling the position.
Apollyon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erokhin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erokhin lands a really nice looking cross but Apollyon seems unphased.
Erokhin throws a nice looking combination but Apollyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollyon takes one to the side of the head.
Erokhin catches Apollyon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apollyon fails with the takedown
and Erokhin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Erokhin to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollyon takes one to the chin there.
Erokhin lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erokhin instigates a clinch.
Apollyon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Erokhin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Erokhin.
Apollyon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erokhin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erokhin digs a good hook to Apollyon's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Apollyon misses
and Apollyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erokhin jabs at Apollyon's body.
Erokhin lands a jab to the head.
Erokhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erokhin scores with a three punch combo!
Apollyon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erokhin looks to land a combination but Apollyon avoids it well.
Apollyon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollyon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Erokhin.
Erokhin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erokhin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erokhin wants it to stay on the feet.
Apollyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erokhin counters with a series of strikes. Apollyon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erokhin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erokhin throws a combination. Apollyon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Apollyon is rocked!
Erokhin scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Apollyon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erokhin scores with a hook.
Erokhin connects with a jab.
Apollyon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erokhin comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Apollyon stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Erokhin is on him like rabid pit bull! Apollyon slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantine Erokhin!
A relieved looking Konstantine Erokhin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dante Apollyon had this to say: 'You have won this battle, but I will win the war. After you have returned to the soil, you shall be dragged to the depths of hell, where I shall personally torment your soul for eternity. '.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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