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Event:
TGC Crucible 23
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker Jr misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker Jr's guard.
Apollo being controlled here momentarily.
Baker Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Apollo any problems. #SUB#
Baker Jr looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Baker Jr is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker Jr 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.#SUB#
Baker Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Apollo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Apollo is looking to defend but Baker Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Apollo! Baker Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Apollo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Baker Jr!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Apollo pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Knight bucks up and throws Apollo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Apollo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##ES#
Knight pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apollo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Knight 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. #T2#
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #SUB#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apollo is controlling him. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Apollo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Apollo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##ES#
Knight has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Apollo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.#TD2#
Apollo drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Knight kicks Apollo off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Apollo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Apollo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Knight trying to get back to his feet but Apollo is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Apollo working for a choke but Knight is defending well.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knight.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Apollo has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Knight is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Apollo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenny Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Knight has one foot on Apollo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Knight gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Knight is looking to escape.#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot by Knight.#TD#
Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Apollo's half guard.
Apollo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Apollo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apollo manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Apollo's guard.
Knight 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##SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Knight has an active guard here but Apollo has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off but Apollo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Apollo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Apollo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knight can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Knight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
Knight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
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 Kenny Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off in order to stand up. Apollo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Knight is trying to buck Apollo off.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight 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.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight is looking to get back to is feet but Apollo passes into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apollo is controlling him well.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Apollo controls the position from side control.
Apollo trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Apollo tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Apollo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Apollo prevents Knight from standing back up.
#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apollo manages to move to mount!
Apollo won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Knight taking shots to the head.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Knight really wants to buck Apollo off and get back to his feet.
Apollo cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apollo avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Knight somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Max Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Chanchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Chanchai.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chanchai.
Apollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chanchai pinned against the cage. Chanchai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chanchai slaps away a takedown attempt from Apollo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Chanchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanchai lands a head kick!
Chanchai cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg.
Chanchai lands a body shot.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
That kick from Chanchai tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Somsak Ram Chanchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo shoots in and drives through. Chanchai sprawls well.
Apollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chanchai defends it nicely.#TD#
Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apollo showed some decent athleticism there.
Chanchai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chanchai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Apollo stalling.
Apollo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Apollo controlling the action here.
Chanchai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chanchai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chanchai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Chanchai is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Chanchai is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chanchai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Apollo wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chanchai is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Apollo not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Apollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chanchai is trying to escape back to his feet but Apollo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chanchai can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chanchai tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Chanchai as Apollo shoots in.
Chanchai wants to counter with a clinch but Apollo pushes him away.
Chanchai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chanchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Chanchai sprawls well.
Chanchai flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chanchai.
An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chanchai tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chanchai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chanchai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a takedown
and Chanchai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo fails with the takedown
and Chanchai counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Apollo shoots and misses
and Chanchai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chanchai. That's going to slow Apollo down.
Chanchai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Somsak Ram Chanchai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chanchai thuds his shin into the meat of Apollo's side.
Chanchai thumps Apollo with a low kick.#CL2#
Chanchai closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Chanchai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chanchai lands a knee to the body.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Chanchai.
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!
Chanchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chanchai lands a damaging elbow.
Chanchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Max Apollo's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Apollo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chanchai. #CUT2#
Max Apollo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chanchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Apollo is rocked!#T2#
Chanchai creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Apollo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Chanchai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somsak Ram Chanchai!
Somsak Ram Chanchai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RS 169 No Pain No Gain
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Apollo rushes Preacher and presses him up against the cage.
Apollo presses Preacher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo gets underhooks to prevent Preacher's takedown attempt.
Apollo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Apollo lands a damaging elbow.
Preacher takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Jack Preacher has been cut.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Apollo.
#ROC#
Preacher is rocked!
Nice elbow from Apollo.
Preacher is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Apollo landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo lands a big knee to the head and Preacher goes down! Apollo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Apollo!
A very excited looking Max Apollo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Apollo slips a straight right by Falco.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Falco circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Falco misses its target.
Falco fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Falco has Apollo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Falco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Apollo tumbling to the mat - Falco dives into Apollo's guard.
Falco works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Falco is working for a kimura but Apollo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Falco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apollo defends it well.
Apollo is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Falco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo pushes Falco off looking to stand but Falco dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Falco seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Falco is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Falco wants to pass the guard but Apollo is defending well.
Falco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apollo is trying to control but can't.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well.
Apollo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Apollo is defending against the submission attempts here by Falco.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Falco passes to side control. #SUB#
Falco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Apollo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falco but great work by Apollo.
Falco struggling a bit here.
Falco gets back to half guard.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falco keeps working. #SUB#
Falco has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Falco tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Falco regains half guard.
Falco tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg.
Falco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo prevents Falco from improving his position.
Falco gets full guard.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Max Falco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Falco is avoiding it.
Falco tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falco keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Apollo has Falco up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Apollo lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Falco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Apollo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falco has tightened it up now! Apollo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Falco!
After the big win, Max Falco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo gets through Le Pizon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Pizon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Apollo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Pizon is aware though and is defending well.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
Le Pizon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Le Pizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.#T1#
Apollo stops Le Pizon from standing up. #ES2#
Le Pizon pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet.
Apollo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Pizon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo throws a head kick that Le Pizon semi-blocks.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo pushes Le Pizon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Apollo to work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Pizon 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.#T2#
Le Pizon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Apollo after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Apollo.
Le Pizon takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jonny Le Pizon has been cut.
Le Pizon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Pizon.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries a body shot but Le Pizon blocks it.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3##TD#
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
Le Pizon 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.
Le Pizon throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
Le Pizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon stands up over Apollo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apollo is trying to keep Le Pizon in close.
Le Pizon works over Apollo with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Le Pizon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Le Pizon'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#
Apollo moves to clinch but Le Pizon breaks away #TD2#
and Le Pizon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Le Pizon is keeping the position.
Max Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Pizon wants to stand but Apollo is controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Le Pizon wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Le Pizon in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Max Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the temple.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Pizon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Le Pizon blocking some punches.
Apollo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Apollo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Pizon's defenses.
Apollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Pizon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
#SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Le Pizon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Apollo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Le Pizon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Apollo has tightened it up now! Le Pizon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Apollo!
A very excited looking Max Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Egoyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Apollo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Egoyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egoyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egoyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egoyan misses with the head strike.
Egoyan misses with the head strike.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egoyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Egoyan has been cut.
Egoyan working aggressively here.
Egoyan throws a head punch that misses.
Egoyan working aggressively here.
Egoyan scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egoyan to keep the fight standing.
Egoyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Egoyan misses with a punch to the body.
Egoyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo trying to land knees to the body.
Egoyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Egoyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Apollo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apollo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Egoyan won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo is trying to keep Egoyan in close.
Egoyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo wants to stand up but Egoyan is controlling him.
Egoyan is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Egoyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egoyan has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Apollo passes Egoyan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Egoyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo prevents Egoyan from improving his position.
Apollo wants to take a breather but Egoyan is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo is really struggling to control Egoyan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Egoyan misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo is looking for a counter combo.
Egoyan misses with an uppercut.
Apollo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egoyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo is trying to push Egoyan away but Egoyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Max Apollo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Egoyan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Egoyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.#CL2#
Egoyan moves into the clinch.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egoyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egoyan.
Egoyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egoyan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apollo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Egoyan avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage. #BC#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Egoyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apollo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Egoyan eats them both and turns towards Apollo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Egoyan misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo slips under a jab from Egoyan.
Apollo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Egoyan. Egoyan maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo has Egoyan pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo. #TD#
Apollo successfully pulls guard.
Egoyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Egoyan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Egoyan pulls Apollo in to control the position. #T2#
Apollo trying to control but Egoyan is working from the bottom.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egoyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo trying to control but Egoyan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Apollo pushing down on Egoyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egoyan keeps working. #SUB#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Apollo is trying to control. Egoyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Egoyan is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Egoyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vladimir Egoyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Egoyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Egoyan. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.
Apollo looking to stall.
Egoyan throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egoyan tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Max Apollo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egoyan dodges an elbow strike from Apollo.
Apollo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Egoyan lands with a left to the head.
Egoyan is pressed up against the cage. Apollo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egoyan down to the mat. Egoyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Egoyan circles away.
Egoyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egoyan closes the distance and clinches up with Apollo, looking for a takedown. Egoyan pushes Apollo against the cage but Apollo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Egoyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Apollo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egoyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Egoyan tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Egoyan back against the cage.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Egoyan.
A nice left hand lands by Egoyan.
Apollo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egoyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Egoyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Egoyan.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egoyan misses with a body punch.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egoyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Vladimir Egoyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egoyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apollo's efforts to push away.
Apollo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Apollo has clasped his hands together around Egoyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Apollo controlling the position.
Egoyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apollo trying to control the action but Egoyan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Apollo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Egoyan is not content to let Apollo control the position. #SU#
Apollo decides to stand back up.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egoyan as he jumps to the side.
Apollo scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Egoyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo stalling in the clinch but Egoyan improves position.
Egoyan working aggressively here.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Max Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egoyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Egoyan.
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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Apollo!
Max 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:
RS Friday Fight Night VII
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Apollo blocks a head kick by Le.
#CL2#
Le clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Apollo jumps guard and drags Le to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Le pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Le really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le controls the pace.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Le tries to pass. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le defends well.#T1#
Le controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Le must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Le throws a big elbow that misses.
Le is looking to advance position but Apollo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Apollo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Apollo has hold of Le's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2##SUB#
Apollo has hold of Le's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Le is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apollo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Le because Apollo loaded up on that one.
Le is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action.
Le tries to hold on but Apollo postures up.#T3#
Le tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Apollo looking to control but Le is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le is looking to get to half guard.
Le wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Le tries to control the position but Apollo now has his back.
Le is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Le.
Le rolls, trying to escape but Apollo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Le tries to break free.
#SUB#
Le showing good submission defense here.
Le tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Apollo is working for a rear naked choke. Le is not defending it well and Apollo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Le refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Le's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Apollo!
A relieved looking Max 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:
RS Friday Night Fights III
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciocan.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciocan pinned against the cage. Ciocan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ciocan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ciocan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo defending well as Ciocan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Apollo darts in and clinches Ciocan up against the cage.#TD2#
Apollo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apollo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Apollo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciocan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo controlling the position.
Ciocan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciocan postures up.
#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apollo has his hands on Ciocan's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Ciocan against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo tries for a takedown but Ciocan manages to get underhooks.
Apollo looking to slow down the pace here.
Apollo looking for a takedown.
Ion Ciocan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Apollo.
Apollo has Ciocan pressed against the cage, preventing Ciocan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apollo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ciocan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Jab, jab by Ciocan - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ciocan.#CL2#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciocan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciocan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ciocan is trying to break free.
Apollo tries to work over Ciocan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Ciocan does no damage.
Apollo needs to keep his hands up - Ciocan had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.#CL2#
Apollo pushes Ciocan up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ciocan uses from the top position.
Ciocan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ciocan is posturing up here but Apollo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ciocan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ciocan has to tap! Slick submission there by Apollo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Apollo!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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