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Event:
Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Probong gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Probong manages to retain guard.
Probong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Probong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apollo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Probong content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Probong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Probong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Probong postures up. #T1#
Probong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Probong continues to stall.
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Probong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Probong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Apollo controls Probong momentarily but Probong frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Probong is stalling in the full guard.
More hug and hope from Probong.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Probong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Probong manages to break the clinch.
Probong's corner calls for a 1-2. Probong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Probong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Probong.#T3#
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Probong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Apollo swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.#CL#
Probong has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
#BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
And Probong counters with a quick kick to the body but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Probong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Probong as Apollo shoots in.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Probong tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Probong misses with a kick to the body.
Probong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Probong throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Probong works Apollo's body with a nice hook.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Probong misses.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Probong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Sni Probong is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Probong as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong is looking to counter punch.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Jab by Probong.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Apollo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Probong stuffs the takedown.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Probong coming out on top.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Probong staying out of range there.
Apollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
A big left from Probong misses.
Probong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Probong thows a body kick. Apollo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
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!#CL#
Probong closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Probong lands with a light punch inside.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Apollo is trying to break the clinch but Probong is controlling him.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Probong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong.
Apollo is trying to break free.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards. #T3#
Apollo wants to get back to striking at distance but Probong won't allow it.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Probong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Probong tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Probong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
Probong misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Probong - that landed with a thud.
Apollo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Probong is keeping busy.#T4#
Apollo is trying to force a seperation but Probong has the dominant position.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo goes for a takedown attempt but Probong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Probong tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Probong avoids them all with ease.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Probong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo 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.
Probong lands a nice looking body kick.
Probong scores with a body shot.
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Probong 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.
Apollo throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
Probong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Probong defends it well.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Probong checks it. #TD2#
Apollo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Probong wants to get back to his feet but Apollo passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Probong trying to control but Apollo postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Apollo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Probong tries to roll over but Apollo keeps him under control.
Probong controlling the position well. #T1#
Probong is trying to get back to full guard.
Apollo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Probong is defending the position.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Probong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollo lands strikes from half guard.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Apollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Probong is pressing down on Apollo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Probong has Apollo pulled in close to control his posture.
Apollo is looking to work some ground and pound but Probong has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apollo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Probong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Probong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo goes for a double leg but Probong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probong continues to drive forward.
Probong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Probong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Probong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Probong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
And Apollo tries to counter it with a takedown but Probong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Apollo misses with a low kick. #T4#
Apollo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Probong.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Probong.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Probong throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Apollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Probong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DJ Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Probong, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
After winning the bout, Sni Probong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Yuudai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Yuudai is looking to slow Apollo down with leg kicks.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuudai sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuudai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuudai connects with a jab.
Yuudai thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuudai as he jumps to the side.
Apollo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo throws the kick towards the body but Yuudai avoids it.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuudai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuudai. Yuudai obviously looking to wear him down.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo blocks a jab.#T1#
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Apollo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yuudais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuudai sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Apollo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Yuudai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apollo finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuudai's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Yuudai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuudai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
An inside leg kick from Yuudai misses. #T2#
Yuudai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Apollo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Apollo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuudai sprawls well initially but Apollo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yuudai wants to control but Apollo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo working Yuudai over with strikes.
Yuudai taking some punishment here, with Apollo in his half guard.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Yuudai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yuudai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Apollo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Yuudai seems keen to control Apollo's posture.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Yuudai wants to sweep here but Apollo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo is working Yuudai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apollo manages to pass to side control.
Apollo lands strikes from half guard.
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. Apollo connects with a nice short shot to Yuudai's temple.
Apollo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yuudai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuudai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
A left lands for Apollo.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Yuudai ducks down to avoid it.
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Apollo's front leg but catches the back leg as Apollo tries to avoid it.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuudai throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollo tries to move into range but Yuudai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Apollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuudai thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Yuudai tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Yuudai is a slippery customer.
Apollo 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.
Yuudai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Apollo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yuudai to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Yuudai looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo distracts Yuudai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apollo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Yuudai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo clobbers Yuudai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Apollo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yuudai on his heels. He'll look to pass Yuudai's guard now, I'm sure.
Apollo throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuudai 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.
Apollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apollo won't allow Yuudai to get back to his feet.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Apollo trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Apollo won't allow Yuudai to sweep him here.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apollo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuudai seems keen to control Apollo's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apollo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Apollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuudai defends it nicely.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuudai sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg.
Yuudai throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuudai defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Yuudai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuudai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Yuudai.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Apollo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yuudai to the mat! Yuudai manages to get full guard.
Yuudai has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage. #ES2#
Yuudai pushes Apollo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai misses with a body kick. #T1#
Yuudai with a hook.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuudai connects with a body shot.#TD#
Yuudai gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Yuudai manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Yuudai pushes Apollo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yuudai misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai delivers a nice body kick.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Yuudai thuds a left hand into Apollo's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuudai scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Apollo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg.
Apollo lands a jab to Yuudai's midsection.
Apollo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuudai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeshi Yuudai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Apollo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuudai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuudai scores with a kick to the body.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apollo or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuudai, which made it look bad.
Yuudai lands a nice looking body kick.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yuudai checks it well.
Yuudai lands a high kick!
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yuudai. That one must have hurt.
Yuudai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Apollo checks a low kick from Yuudai.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuudai thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Apollo tests Yuudai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apollo.
Yuudai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Apollo throws out a leg kick but Yuudai moves out of range and Apollo only half commits.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuudai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yuudai with a nice cross.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Yuudai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apollo swings widly with a right hand
and Yuudai counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai lands with a right hand.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Apollo catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Yuudai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuudai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Apollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Apollo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Apollo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Apollo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo scoring with some ground and pound.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Apollo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apollo lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Apollo.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow is looking to control Apollo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Apollo.
Snow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Apollo manages to mount him!
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Snow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snow tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo shoots in but Snow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo dives in and grabs Snow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.#T1#
Apollo lands the left hand.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Apollo looking to score a takedown here. Snow is defending well but Apollo drives through and ends up in Snow's guard.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Snow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Snow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Apollo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Apollo with a nice head shot there.
Apollo 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.#SUB#
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo is controlling Snow's posture.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Apollo is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Snow passes Apollo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snow is working away from the top position though.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Apollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Snow working for a triangle but Apollo defends it easily.
Apollo is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Apollo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo'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#
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Snow throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Snow only half commits.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo goes for a double leg but Snow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snow continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Apollo throws a combination that misses
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Apollo takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Snow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apollo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Apollo.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself. #SUB2#
Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.#T2#
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apollo landing some decent shots from guard.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
Apollo landing some decent shots from guard.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Apollo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Snow has momentary wrist control but Apollo slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apollo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Apollo wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo lands a couple of digs.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
DJ Apollo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 588
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Apollo slips a straight right by Ajax.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo cracks Ajax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Ajax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajax moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ajax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Apollo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apollo jabs Ajax right on the nose. Ajax blinks but takes it well.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Apollo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ajax pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax thumps Apollo with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Ajax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Ajax 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.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajax doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo throws a series of strikes that have Ajax backpedaling.
#TD#
Apollo tries to sprawl but Ajax drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apollo trying to control here.
Apollo tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Ajax wants to work for an arm triangle but Apollo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apollo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
Apollo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollo trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Ajax is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apollo defends it well.
Apollo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax cracks Apollo with a solid left hand.
Ajax being controlled here momentarily.
Ajax throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ajax postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ajax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ajax ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo 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.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ajax.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ajax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Ajax cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Ajax moved out of range.
Apollo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Ajax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apollo sprawls and moves away.
Ajax slips a straight right by Apollo.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Ajax lands.
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Ajax moved away.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ajax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Apollo throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
Ajax lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo shoots in and drives through. Ajax sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ajax is defended easily by Apollo.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ajax. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajax throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Ajax wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range. #T2#
Ajax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Ajax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apollo's calf.
Ajax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apollo's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ajax.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ajax.
Ajax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Apollo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ajax was covering up waiting for the punch and Apollo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Ajax taking some punishment here, with Apollo in his half guard. #T3#
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Ajax defends it.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ajax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ajax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apollo's back!
Apollo trying to control the position but Ajax manages to sink in the hooks.
Marco Ajax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ajax lands punches and elbows.
Ajax throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Apollo tries to escape the position.
Apollo trying to control the hands but Ajax won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Ajax manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
Ajax missing with punches from the back.
Apollo trying to control the action but Ajax just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ajax's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Apollo wants to escape the position.
Apollo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ajax with a hook.
Ajax scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ajax slips under a jab from Apollo.
Ajax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Ajax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Ajax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a takedown attempt - Ajax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ajax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Apollo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ajax swivels and escapes.
Marco Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
A jab from Apollo misses. #T1#
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Apollo throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Ajax avoids them all with ease.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo slips under a jab from Ajax.
Apollo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ajax.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a hook but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Apollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ajax!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax is looking for a sweep.
Apollo taking a breather here.
Apollo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Check out the look on Apollo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ajax wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ajax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Apollo lands an elbow.
Apollo working the ground and pound from side control.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ajax can't do much from the bottom here.
Apollo landing a few strikes.
Ajax tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax is trying to control Apollo's posture but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apollo trying to control the position but Ajax is working away.
Apollo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ajax wants to control but Apollo postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DJ Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo is chipping away with strikes.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajax 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apollo.
Rhod lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Rhod throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Rhod's defenses.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Apollo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apollo throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhod looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhod looking to control.
Apollo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apollo throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apollo 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.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhod trying to control the position here.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Rhod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Apollo postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Rhod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo shoots in for a double leg but Rhod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apollo on the side of the head.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Apollo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apollo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.#T1#
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apollo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Apollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Apollo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apollo trying to control the position but Rhod is working away. #T2#
Apollo working the body and head with strikes.
Rhod parries the strikes from Apollo easily there. Apollo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
Apollo working the ground and pound but Rhod is defending the strikes.
Apollo 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.
Rhod wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Rhod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Rhod won't allow Apollo to pass to mount.
Rhod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura here.
Rhod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Rhod is working away.
Still in half guard, Apollo seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhod throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Jab by Apollo.
Apollo tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo slips a jab from Rhod.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhod avoids it really well and circles away.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Apollo gets a takedown into half guard.
Rhod is not content to let Apollo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Apollo catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhod avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Apollo. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Apollo.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhod sprawls and moves away.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Apollo.
#T1#
Apollo shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod walks into a left hand.
Apollo cracks Rhod with a good jab.#TD#
Apollo dives in and scores a takedown into Rhod's guard.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rhod manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Rhod from controlling successfully.
Apollo controls Rhod momentarily but Rhod frees himself.
Rhod controlling from the top position. #T2#
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Apollo is trying to keep Rhod in close.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rhod trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhod tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Apollo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Rhod leaves Apollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I think Apollo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 572 - No Surrender
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo lands with a shot to the body.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Douglas throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Douglas slips under a jab from Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Apollo pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apollo 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.
Douglas throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.#T1#
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglas. Douglas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Apollo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Douglas counters with an inside leg kick.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Apollo.
Douglas slips a jab from Apollo.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range. #T2#
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo feints the counter takedown.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Douglas under the eye.
Apollo throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo 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.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Douglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
A little feinted left hand from Douglas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Apollo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Douglas connects with a single shot there.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Douglas swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Apollo tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Apollo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Apollo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Apollo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Douglas gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Douglas manages to retain guard.
Apollo throws an elbow that misses. Douglas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apollo's guard. Nice move by Douglas!#REVR#
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
Apollo seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T4#
Douglas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo pulls Douglas in close to his closed guard and prevents Douglas from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo'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.
#R2#
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Apollo blocks a head kick by Douglas.
#TD2#
Apollo gets the takedown into side control.
Douglas tries to buck Apollo off but Apollo is having none of it.
Douglas trying to remain calm as Apollo controls from the top position.
Apollo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Douglas down.
Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Apollo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Douglas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Douglas prevents Apollo from moving into mount.
Douglas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Apollo looks up at the clock and then as Douglas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Apollo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo tries to move to mount but Douglas blocks the move with his legs.
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douglas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Apollo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee asks Apollo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apollo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Douglas tries to buck Apollo off but Apollo is having none of it.
Douglas is working hard here to advance position.
Apollo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Apollo is chipping away with strikes.
Douglas stops Apollo from passing to mount.
Douglas is trying to get back to half guard.
Apollo controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Apollo scoring with punches and elbows.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Apollo landing strikes.
Douglas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apollo connects with a decent elbow.
Apollo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Douglas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apollo connects with a decent elbow.
Apollo is putting a hurting on Douglas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Douglas is not content to let Apollo control the position. #T3#
Douglas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Apollo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Douglas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apollo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apollo 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.
Douglas tries to roll over but Apollo keeps him under control.
Apollo is nestled in close to Douglas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Douglas is pressing down on Apollo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Douglas trying to strike off his back.
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Douglas's head.#T4#
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Douglas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo landing with the ground and pound.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Apollo looking to score a takedown here. Douglas is defending well but Apollo drives through and ends up in Douglas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Apollo drives through with a takedown into Douglas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.#T1#
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Douglas's brow.
Apollo works over Douglas with some ground and pound from guard.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglas is retaining full guard.
Douglas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apollo lands a couple of elbows.
Douglas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Douglas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Douglas clobbers Apollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Apollo controlling him for the moment.
Apollo is working Douglas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo passes into half guard.
Douglas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Apollo lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Apollo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Apollo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apollo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apollo prevents Douglas from improving his position.
Apollo winds up and cracks Douglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Apollo is nestled in close to Douglas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Douglas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Apollo lands with a punch from half guard.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo is nestled in close to Douglas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Douglas landing strikes from the bottom.
Apollo slips a nice elbow through Douglas's hands, connecting with Douglas's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
Our winner, DJ Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jack Douglas was interviewed post fight and said 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.
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Event:
Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hart throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo slips a jab and a cross from Hart.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hart defends it well.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Hart.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apollo lands a jab.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Hart staying out of range there.
Apollo throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Hart 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!
Apollo throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Apollo slips a straight right by Hart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo slips under a jab from Hart.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Apollo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hart.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Hart.
Apollo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apollo misses with a hook.
It looked like Hart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apollo.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Hart throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.
Apollo passes into side control, despite Hart's attempt to control the position.
Hart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Apollo misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Apollo scores with punches from side control.
Hart is looking for a sweep.
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Apollo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well.
Apollo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Apollo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hart tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position.
Apollo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Apollo working away.
Apollo wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy. #T4#
Apollo throws an elbow but Hart slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hart is trying to control Apollo's posture but Apollo avoids it.
Hart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Apollo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hart tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apollo connects with a decent elbow.
Hart is letting Apollo control him for a moment.
Apollo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Hart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a double jab
and Hart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Hart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Hart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hart blocks a jab.
Hart lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
Kevin Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hart takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Apollo pulls guard successfully.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart postures up.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hart pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hart can't keep his opponent in guard - Apollo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Apollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hart taking some punishment here, with Apollo in his half guard.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart wants to control but Apollo passes into side.
#T3#
Hart is trying to control Apollo's posture but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hart taking a bit of punishment here - Apollo scoring with strikes.
Hart tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position.
Apollo trying to control the position but Hart is working away. #SUB2#
Apollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hart is trying to control Apollo's posture but Apollo avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Check out the look on Apollo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Apollo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hart is trying to improve his position.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo scores with punches from side control.
Hart is looking to regain half guard here but Apollo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Kevin Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Apollo counters with a shoot takedown. Hart fights it but they end up in guard.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apollo throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Hart is controlling Apollo's posture.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart pulls Apollo in to control the position.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apollo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Apollo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Hart tries to move into range but Apollo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Apollo lands a nice shot that snaps Hart's head back.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hart throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Apollo.
Hart jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Hart throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo misses with a hook to the body
and Hart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apollo's knee momentarily.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apollo.#TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apollo lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hart managing to control the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Apollo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apollo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Hart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Apollo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
A relieved looking DJ Apollo 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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Event:
AFA 6 - TBA
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Apollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Apollo misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Gniewek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewek misses with a jab, cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apollo 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.
Gniewek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo throws a right hand that Gniewek ducks under and follows up with a left that Gniewek also avoids with ease.
Gniewek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gniewek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gniewek throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Gniewek's leg but Gniewek calmly moves out of range.
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo slips a jab from Gniewek.
Apollo lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo slips a straight right by Gniewek.#T1##TD2#
Apollo dives in and scores a takedown into Gniewek's guard.
Gniewek has momentary wrist control but Apollo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gniewek has momentary wrist control but Apollo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gniewek is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo trying to control but Gniewek is working from the bottom.
Gniewek 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.
Apollo is stalling in the full guard.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving. #T2#
Gniewek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apollo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Gniewek from controlling successfully.
Apollo controlling Gniewek's posture.
Gniewek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo managing to control the position.
Gniewek tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Apollo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gniewek looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Gniewek.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Gniewek is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up. #SUB#
Gniewek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Apollo passes into side control.
Gniewek is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gniewek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gniewek is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gniewek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gniewek taking a bit of punishment here - Apollo scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gniewek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Apollo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Apollo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gniewek to see if he's OK.
Gniewek seems a little lost for a moment, as Apollo dominates the positioning.
Apollo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gniewek down.
Gniewek struggling a bit here.
Gniewek is looking to regain half guard here but Apollo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gniewek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gniewek misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.#CL#
Gniewek closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.#BC2#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo throws a hook but Gniewek blocks it.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Apollo misses. #CL#
Gniewek darts in and clinches Apollo up against the cage.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gniewek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Apollo throwing strikes from guard but Gniewek blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gniewek throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Apollo escapes and throws Gniewek's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gniewek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Apollo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Apollo is thwarting Gniewek's attempts to control the position.
Apollo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gniewek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Apollo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gniewek is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Apollo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Apollo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gniewek is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Apollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Apollo!
DJ Apollo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Apollo misses with a combination
#CL#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor stalling.
#BC2#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Apollo finds it's target.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollo.
Taylor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apollo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Apollo shoots in.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Glen Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glen Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Apollo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Taylor rushes Apollo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo taking a breather.
Apollo wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Apollo controlling the action here for a moment.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor cracks Apollo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Taylor misses the jab.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Apollo.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Taylor tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
Taylor slips a jab from Apollo.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apollo tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.#T4#
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!#TD2#
Apollo shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo 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.
Apollo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Apollo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor misses the jab.
Apollo tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glen Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Apollo.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Apollo's belly button to the back.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Apollo counters with a takedown into side control.
Apollo working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Apollo landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apollo cracks Taylor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Apollo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Taylor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Apollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Apollo!
Glen Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck all you bitches!'.
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Event:
AFA 2
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Apollo shoots in and bounces David off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Apollo won't allow David to sweep him here.
Apollo trying to move into half guard but instead David has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
David trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo 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.
David is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David works over Apollo with some ground and pound from guard.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo is controlling David's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apollo controlling the position.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo controlling David's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David misses with the combination.
David connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
A swing and a miss from David.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
David fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but David sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.#T3#
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
David gets caught flat footed, as Apollo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB#
Apollo is trying to control the position but David postures up.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
David stays in close to Apollo's body and controls the position.
Apollo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apollo trying to control the position.
#T4#
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard. #REVR#
Apollo trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apollo wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
David thows a huge punch but Apollo dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah David dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from David.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but David sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Apollo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, David has managed to free his arm - good work.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but David sees it coming and defends easily.
Apollo moves into full mount! David won't be happy about that!
Apollo tries to control but David wriggling away.
David really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Apollo wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Apollo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and David is now in Apollo's guard. A big mistake from Apollo there, giving up the dominant position!
Apollo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apollo trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw David working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David preventing the sweep.
David trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David controlling from the top position.
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
Apollo continues to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Apollo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo darts in looking for a takedown but David gets double underhooks and turns Apollo into the cage.
Apollo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Apollo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Apollo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Apollo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around David's waist but David gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apollo off to one side.
David is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elijah David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Apollo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apollo lands in his opponent's guard.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but David is retaining full guard.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as David holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB#
Apollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
David throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
David 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.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
David keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
Apollo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
David 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.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from David misses.
Apollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
David has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apollo's brow.
Apollo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. David fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
David throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Apollo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. David sprawls well initially but Apollo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 tries to pass to full mount but David defends it.
David tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. David doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Apollo (ranked 2570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosken Jorma (ranked 2920 p4p, 303 weight class). Kosken Jorma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; DJ Apollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kosken Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Apollo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jorma is fending him off so far but Apollo persists. Nope, Jorma circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jorma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Apollo (0) vs (2) Jorma
Apollo wants to control but Jorma is keeping busy.
Jorma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Apollo is looking to control Jorma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apollo avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo gets full guard.
Jorma stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
Apollo has his hands on Jorma's head, controlling the position.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorma manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Apollo (2) vs (2) Jorma
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Apollo forces his way into half guard.
Apollo is thwarting Jorma's attempts to control the position.
Apollo wants to control but Jorma is keeping him busy.
Apollo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is looking to control Apollo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorma avoid being mounted?
Jorma is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Apollo wants to advance to full mount but Jorma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jorma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Apollo (2) vs (4) Jorma
Apollo 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.
Jorma wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Jorma is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jorma controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking to control but Jorma passes into half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Jorma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo is defending against the submission attempts here by Jorma.
Apollo gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jorma tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jorma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Apollo (4) vs (4) Jorma
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Jorma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apollo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Apollo (4) vs (6) Jorma
Apollo pulls Jorma in close to his closed guard and prevents Jorma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jorma preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Apollo is pulling down on Jorma's head to control his posture.
Jorma postures up.
Apollo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jorma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but Jorma postures up.
Apollo is in trouble now - Jorma has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (4) vs (9) Jorma
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apollo tries to control the position but Jorma now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Apollo (4) vs (12) Jorma
Jorma is trying to stick to Apollo's back but Apollo is turning into Jorma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jorma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Apollo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Apollo (6) vs (12) Jorma
Apollo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jorma trying to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo controlling the pace.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Jorma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling the action here.
Apollo trying to advance position but Jorma counters by regaining guard.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Jorma is keeping the position.
Jorma is looking for a triangle here but Apollo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (9) vs (12) Jorma
Jorma is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
Apollo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Apollo wants to control for a moment but Jorma uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is pressing down on Apollo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jorma wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Apollo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Apollo is pushing down on Jorma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorma is fighting to maintain full guard but Apollo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apollo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorma defends it well.
Apollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jorma sees it coming and defends easily.
Apollo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is trying to control but can't.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but Jorma defending well.
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Apollo is thwarting Jorma's attempts to control the position.
Jorma is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard.
Apollo seems to be working for a kimura but Jorma defends the submission attempt.
Jorma regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Jorma's legs - danger averted.
Jorma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorma is keeping the position for now.
Jorma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo won't allow Jorma to sweep him here.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorma is keeping the position for now.
Apollo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jorma has locked up a guillotine! Jorma's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Apollo is holding on here and Jorma must be using up a lot of energy. Apollo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jorma gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kosken Jorma!
In his post fight interview, Kosken Jorma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
A big left from Apollo misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Apollo lands a head shot.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Apollo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Apollo controlling him for the moment.
Apollo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Lopez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apollo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez is controlling Apollo's posture.
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Apollo lands.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Apollo swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Apollo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apollo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Lopez connects with a jab.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Apollo lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo feints the counter takedown.
Apollo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Apollo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Apollo slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Apollo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Apollo landing with the ground and pound.
Apollo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Apollo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Apollo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lopez stops Apollo from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Apollo controls the position.
Lopez is pushing Apollo's head away, looking to escape. Apollo manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Apollo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Apollo postures up.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Apollo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow. #T1#
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo scoring with some ground and pound.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Apollo is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Nice strikes from Apollo there.
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Apollo trying to control the pace.
Lopez is not content to let Apollo control the position.
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Apollo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Apollo is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Apollo connects with a nice short shot to Lopez's temple. #SUB2#
Apollo is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apollo trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Apollo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Apollo isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Apollo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lopez is now in Apollo's guard. A big mistake from Apollo there, giving up the dominant position!
Apollo controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Apollo is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apollo slips a straight right by Lopez.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
DJ Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.#T3#
Apollo misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo misses with a combination
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lopez.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Donk. Apollo catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollo misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apollo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'i wanna thank everybody for being there for me. feels unreal but this was my last fight, hanging up the gloves'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Apollo throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Apollo works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez misses the jab.
Apollo slips a straight right by Lopez.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo slips under a jab.
Lopez throws a combination. Apollo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopez enables Apollo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Apollo is stalling in the full guard.
Apollo trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Apollo prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Apollo controls the position.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lopez is not content to let Apollo control the position.
Apollo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lopez is not content to let Apollo control the position.
The referee asks Apollo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apollo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez pushes Apollo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apollo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lopez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Apollo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo advances position into side control!
Apollo lands an elbow.
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Apollo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lopez to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apollo punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Apollo counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
Apollo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apollo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Apollo advances to half guard.
Apollo slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez pushes Apollo off looking to stand but Apollo dives back in and keeps control.
Apollo looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Apollo trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Apollo misses.
A shot to the liver by Apollo. Beautiful body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Apollo scores with a four punch combination!
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Apollo will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Apollo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Apollo drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Lopez is trying to keep Apollo in close.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Apollo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
DJ Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Apollo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range. #T1#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Apollo. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Apollo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apollo lands a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Apollo. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Apollo. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Apollo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.#T3#
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Apollo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control but Apollo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Apollo gets his hands free as Lopez looks to control.
Apollo has the hooks in. Lopez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Apollo is riding his opponent, not letting Lopez buck him off.
Lopez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Apollo.
Apollo is landing with strikes. Lopez can't take much more of this.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo connects with a big shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Apollo wants to control the position but Lopez frees himself and scrambles - Apollo manages to regain control in side control.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo scores with punches from side control.
Apollo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apollo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
The defeated Miguel Lopez had this to say: 'i wanna thank everybody for being there for me. feels unreal but this was my last fight, hanging up the gloves'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Apollo lands with a right hand.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Apollo misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Apollo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apollo lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Apollo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopez controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself. #T1#
Apollo is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez 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.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Apollo dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez leaves Apollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Apollo lands a body shot.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollo.
Apollo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Apollo. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Apollo connects with the punch.
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.#T4#
A jab from Apollo misses.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Apollo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apollo rather than just go for the knockout.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DJ Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Apollo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Apollo looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Apollo lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.#T4#
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Apollo throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Apollo throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollo.
Apollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Apollo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez slips under a jab from Apollo.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez slips a jab from Apollo.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Apollo scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.#T3#
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Apollo.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Apollo looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Apollo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Apollo misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
Miguel Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'i wanna thank everybody for being there for me. feels unreal but this was my last fight, hanging up the gloves'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Apollo and Bastien Harris. Harris has chosen Du Hast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
Harris has picked Apollo up - he's going for a ride! Harris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Apollo (0) vs (2) Harris
Apollo keeping control of the position.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris controlling the action here.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo is working hard here to advance position.
Apollo trying to control but Harris postures up.
Apollo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Beast, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Apollo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Apollo 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harris being controlled here momentarily.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo managing to control the position.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Harris won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Apollo has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Apollo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Apollo looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (0) vs (5) Harris
Apollo tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Apollo wants to control but Harris postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harris is looking to pass Apollo's guard but actually Apollo recovers to full guard.
Harris postures up.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harris postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Harris postures up.
Apollo 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.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Apollo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris is fighting to break Apollo's control of his arms but Apollo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 5 to 0.
Bastien Harris is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Bastien Harris said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Apollo and Gauthier St. Georges. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Apollo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Apollo (2) vs (0) St. Georges
Apollo content to control rather than advance.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St. Georges.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.
Apollo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St. Georges for as long as he can get away with.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
St. Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St. Georges trying to control the position here.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling the position.
Apollo wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Apollo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Georges pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
Apollo trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St. Georges pulls Apollo in close to his closed guard and prevents Apollo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Apollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.
St. Georges looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Apollo passes St. Georges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but St. Georges is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to control. St. Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apollo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (5) vs (0) St. Georges
Apollo wants to control for a moment but St. Georges uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Apollo controlling the action here.
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is pressing down on St. Georges's thigh, looking to free his foot. St. Georges is holding on for now.
Apollo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (8) vs (0) St. Georges
Who's going to make the next move?
Apollo trying to control the action but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Apollo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apollo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Apollo stalls from top position.
Apollo continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is trying to get back to half guard.
Apollo staying calm.
Apollo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St. Georges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Apollo wants to take a breather but St. Georges manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Apollo.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
Apollo wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St. Georges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Apollo (11) vs (0) St. Georges
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges regains half guard there - taking advantage of Apollo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St. Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo is pressing down on St. Georges's thigh, looking to free his foot. St. Georges is holding on for now.
Apollo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is defending well.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Apollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St. Georges is positioning himself well to prevent Apollo advancing to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Apollo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Apollo is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on St. Georges's thigh. St. Georges counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lenny Lukens Jr and DJ Apollo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (0) vs (2) Apollo
Lukens Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Apollo is trying to control. Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lukens Jr keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Lukens Jr defends it.
Apollo is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Apollo's head. It's preventing any offense from Apollo, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard.
Apollo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lukens Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo is looking to pass into half guard but Lukens Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lukens Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (2) Apollo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr is pushing down on Apollo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apollo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lukens Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lukens Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Apollo defends the submission attempt.
Lukens Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Lukens Jr is controlling well.
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Lukens Jr is controlling well.
Apollo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens Jr is keen to just control but Apollo is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apollo moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr preventing the sweep.
Apollo pulls Lukens Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukens Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukens Jr is one step ahead there.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Apollo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (4) Apollo
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo postures up.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apollo 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.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Apollo is pushing down on Lukens Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lukens Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Apollo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Apollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apollo passes into half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Lukens Jr is controlling Apollo's trapped leg to prevent Apollo from advancing to side control.
Apollo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Apollo is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying to control but can't.
Lukens Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Apollo uses his free foot to push down on Lukens Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lukens Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (7) Apollo
Apollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Apollo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukens Jr defends it well.
Apollo prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Apollo is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo is taking a breather. Lukens Jr 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.
Apollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lukens Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Apollo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but Lukens Jr defending well.
Apollo is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying to maintain the position but Apollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lukens Jr manages to get to full guard.
Lukens Jr has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo passes Lukens Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo controlling the action here.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Apollo seems content to control.
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukens Jr keeps working.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Apollo controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukens Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo is stalling in the full guard.
Lukens Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jamie Varner and DJ Apollo. DJ Apollo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Varner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Varner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Varner (0) vs (2) Apollo
Apollo 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.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Varner is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Varner keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (0) vs (5) Apollo
Apollo wants to control but Varner is keeping him busy.
Apollo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varner, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Varner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Apollo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Varner! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (0) vs (7) Apollo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apollo is looking to take Varner's back but instead Varner gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (0) vs (10) Apollo
Apollo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Varner is squirming around nicely.
Apollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Varner (0) vs (13) Apollo
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Apollo looking for the RNC.
Apollo controlling well, preventing Varner from escaping the position.
Varner wants to control his opponent's hands but Apollo gets his hands free.
Apollo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Varner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Varner.
Well, with Apollo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Varner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Apollo looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Varner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varner is looking to escape.
Apollo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Varner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Varner is surviving well by controlling Apollo's body position as best he can.
Varner is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action.
Apollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Varner is working to get back to half guard.
Apollo moves to his opponent's back but Varner bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Apollo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Varner (2) vs (13) Apollo
Varner preventing the sweep.
Apollo keeps trying to improve his position.
Varner looking to pass the guard.
Apollo controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Varner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo is controlling Varner's posture.
Varner won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Varner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo can't keep his opponent in guard - Varner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Apollo tries to roll over but Varner keeps him under control.
Varner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Varner is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Apollo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Varner is staying active.
Apollo tries to roll over but Varner keeps him under control.
Varner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Varner is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Varner is looking to advance position but Apollo won't allow it.
Apollo trying to get back to full guard but Varner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (5) vs (13) Apollo
Apollo wants to control but Varner is having none of it.
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Apollo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Varner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Varner controlling his opponent.
Varner avoids the attempt from Apollo to control.
Varner controlling from the full mount.
Apollo is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but Varner postures up.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Varner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varner is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Varner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo is looking to control Varner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apollo avoid being mounted?
Varner is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is concentrating on defense, preventing Varner from advancing position.
Varner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (8) vs (13) Apollo
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Apollo tries to buck Varner off but Varner is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Varner takes a little break here. Apollo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Varner working away.
Apollo is trying to work for a sweep but Varner has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (10) vs (13) Apollo
Varner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz and DJ Apollo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Apollo
Apollo trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Apollo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo keeping hold of Schultz's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Apollo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Apollo breaks the grip.
Apollo is working for a rear naked choke. Schultz is not defending it well and Apollo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Schultz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Schultz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Apollo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Lester tries to clinch up.
Apollo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Apollo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lester's half guard.
Apollo slips a nice elbow through Lester's hands, connecting with Lester's forehead.
Lester is looking to escape.
Apollo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apollo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Apollo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Lester is defending the position.
Apollo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Apollo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lester pushes Apollo off looking to stand but Apollo dives back in and keeps control.
Apollo working Lester over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Apollo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lester has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo. #SUB2#
Apollo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lester wants to get back to his feet.
Apollo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Apollo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). DJ Apollo!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kwasi Enin and DJ Apollo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kwasi Enin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Apollo pushes Enin up against the cage in a clinch.
Enin wants a takedown but no success here.
Enin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Enin is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Enin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enin jumps guard.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
Enin wants to improve his position but instead Apollo has moved into half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping him busy.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Enin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enin controlling the position.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Apollo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Enin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Apollo is now in half guard.
Apollo controlling the pace.
Enin gets back to full guard.
Enin pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
Enin controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enin controlling Apollo's posture.
Apollo trying to control but Enin is working from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to advance position but Enin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Enin (4) vs (0) Apollo
Enin controlling his opponent.
Enin trying to control but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Enin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enin wants to control the pace but Apollo is squirming around nicely.
Apollo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (4) vs (2) Apollo
Apollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enin keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo has gone for a leg lock! Enin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apollo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (6) vs (2) Apollo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Enin pushes down on Apollo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enin is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Enin is staying active.
Enin is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Enin is taking a breather. Apollo 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enin is working away from the top position though.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Enin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enin pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Enin is trying to control the action in half guard but Apollo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping busy.
Apollo is refusing to be controlled, as Enin sits in half guard.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Enin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enin trying to pass the guard but Apollo defending well.
Enin trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Enin is trying to work for a kimura but Apollo is defending well.
Enin tries to pass to full mount but Apollo defends it.
Apollo trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo keeping hold of Enin's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Enin stacks Apollo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Enin! Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (9) vs (2) Apollo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Apollo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enin wants to control but Apollo is keeping him busy.
Apollo sneaks back into half guard.
Enin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Enin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apollo sees it coming and defends easily.
Apollo wants to control but Enin is keeping busy.
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo is trying to control but Enin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (12) vs (2) Apollo
Enin wants to take his opponent's back but Apollo doesn't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo gets back to half guard.
Enin is looking to stall here but Apollo recovers full guard.
Apollo working a defensive guard but Enin passes into half guard.
Apollo is holding on to half guard well.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Apollo is refusing to be controlled, as Enin sits in half guard.
Enin is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Enin wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it.
Enin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Apollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo is doing well to control the position and prevent Enin from advancing to side control.
Enin prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Enin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enin takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Mencarini clobbers Apollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apollo takes a swing at Mencarini's ribcage but misses.
Mencarini ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.#CL#
Mencarini clinches with his opponent.
Mencarini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.#BC#
Mencarini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mencarini.
Mencarini lands a high kick!
A low kick from Mencarini is predictable there #TD2#
and Apollo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mencarini's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo throwing strikes from guard but Mencarini blocks nicely.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mencarini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mencarini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mencarini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mencarini is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture.
Apollo postures up in Mencarini's guard and throws a big left but Mencarini blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apollo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mencarini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mencarini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mencarini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mencarini is looking to stand up but Apollo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body punch but Mencarini moves out of range.
Mencarini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mencarini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Mencarini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Mencarini throws a one two combo.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Mencarini forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mencarini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mencarini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mencarini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.
Apollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mencarini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo.
Apollo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mencarini is breathing heavily.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Apollo throws an elbow that misses. Mencarini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apollo's guard. Nice move by Mencarini!#REVR##SUB2#
Apollo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mencarini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Apollo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mencarini misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Apollo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apollo stops Mencarini from getting back to his feet.
Apollo thows a huge punch but Mencarini dodges it nicely.
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mencarini defending well though.
Mencarini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apollo. #T4#
Mencarini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apollo.
Mencarini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apollo.
Apollo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mencarini's head.
Mencarini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apollo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apollo stops Mencarini from getting back to his feet.
Apollo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mencarini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apollo stops Mencarini from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencarini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mencarini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
That's time! Mencarini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mencarini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.#CL#
Mencarini closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.#TD#
Mencarini successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mencarini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a strike but Mencarini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Mencarini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Apollo, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mencarini.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mencarini's shoulder, as Mencarini tries to avoid the shot.
Tony Mencarini is winning the standup battle so far.
Mencarini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apollo feints the counter takedown.
Mencarini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencarini.
Apollo is trying to break free.#BC#
Mencarini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Mencarini closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Mencarini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Apollo up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencarini. #BC#
Mencarini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mencarini misses with a hook.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mencarini avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Mencarini takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Mencarini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Mencarini as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Mencarini drives through with a takedown into Apollo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mencarini passes into half guard.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Mencarini works his way into full mount!
Apollo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mencarini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mencarini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mencarini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mencarini unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencarini content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mencarini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mencarini goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Apollo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mencarini counter with a right hand.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mencarini.
Tony Mencarini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Mencarini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mencarini thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Apollo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mencarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mencarini throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Mencarini avoids it easily.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mencarini.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mencarini defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencarini misses with a head kick.
Apollo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencarini tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mencarini defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Mencarini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mencarini is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mencarini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Mencarini.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mencarini, as that shot connected.
Mencarini throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tony Mencarini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mencarini.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencarini throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Mencarini lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Mencarini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apollo, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Apollo is trying to break the clinch but Mencarini has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Mencarini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencarini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mencarini.
Mencarini thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mencarini forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mencarini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mencarini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mencarini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo. #T3#
Apollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apollo throws an elbow that misses. Mencarini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apollo's guard. Nice move by Mencarini!#REVR#
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mencarini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mencarini has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Apollo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mencarini has passed into half guard!
#SU#
Mencarini postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Apollo to stand up. #T4#
Mencarini scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Mencarini catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Mencarini misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Mencarini moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Apollo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mencarini is defending well.#BC#
Mencarini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mencarini forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mencarini.
DJ Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Mencarini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Mencarini jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mencarini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mencarini 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Mencarini!
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