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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 21
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Appalusu as he jumps to the side.
Samuelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Appalusu circles away.#TD#
Appalusu gets a takedown into half guard.
Samuelson tries to get to full guard but Appalusu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Appalusu is trying to work for a kimura but Samuelson is defending well.
#SUB#
Appalusu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Samuelson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Appalusu seems to be working for a kimura but Samuelson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Appalusu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Appalusu is working for a kimura but Samuelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Samuelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Appalusu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Appalusu's back!#T1#
Samuelson is looking to control Appalusu but Appalusu is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Samuelson working for the choke.
Samuelson trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Appalusu right now.
Samuelson is trying to stick to Appalusu's back but Appalusu is turning into Samuelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Samuelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Appalusu.#SUB#
Appalusu has gone for a leg lock! Samuelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Appalusu's guard.#REVB#
Samuelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Samuelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Appalusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuelson is aware though and is defending well.
Samuelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Appalusu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Samuelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Samuelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Appalusu is defending well. #SUB2#
Samuelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Appalusu, who protects the arm well.
Appalusu is looking to reverse the position.
Appalusu sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Samuelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Appalusu defends it well.
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!#SUB#
Appalusu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Samuelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Appalusu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samuelson. #T3#
Samuelson wants to pass the guard but Appalusu is defending well.
Samuelson content to control rather than advance.
Samuelson prevents Appalusu from improving his position.
Samuelson wants to take a breather but Appalusu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Samuelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Appalusu gets back to full guard.
Samuelson slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Samuelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Appalusu sees it coming and defends easily.
Appalusu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Samuelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Appalusu sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuelson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samuelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Appalusu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samuelson pulls his head out easily.
Samuelson wants to pass the guard but Appalusu is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Samuelson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Samuelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Appalusu sprawls well initially but Samuelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.
Samuelson wants to free his trapped foot but Appalusu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Appalusu actively working from the bottom here.
Samuelson passes to full mount!
Samuelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samuelson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appalusu working to try and regain half guard.
Samuelson content just to control the position here.
Appalusu tries to reverse the position but Samuelson maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Samuelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Samuelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Samuelson takes Appalusu's back. #SUB2#
Samuelson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Samuelson tries to keep control of the position but Appalusu is staying busy.
Appalusu tries to escape but Samuelson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Appalusu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sam Samuelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuelson looking to control but Appalusu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Appalusu gets back to half guard.
Samuelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Appalusu actively working from the bottom here.
Samuelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Samuelson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Appalusu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Samuelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Samuelson!
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Event:
RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Appalusu shoots in for a takedown but Aingeru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Appalusu dives in and grabs Aingeru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aingeru pushes down on Appalusu's head and hops out.
Aingeru connects with a nice looking jab.
Appalusu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alzonz Appalusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Appalusu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aingeru prevents it.
Appalusu tries for a takedown but Aingeru manages to get underhooks.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Aingeru on the inside.
Appalusu is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Appalusu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Appalusu is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Appalusu has Aingeru pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aingeru manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Appalusu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aingeru gets through Appalusu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Appalusu is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Appalusu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Appalusu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aingeru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
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!
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Aingeru lands a hook that snaps the head of Appalusu backwards.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Appalusu is rocked!
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Oh Appalusu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Aingeru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Appalusu seems to have got his legs back now.
Aingeru creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Appalusu with a big uppercut! Appalusu tries to clinch up but Aingeru pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Appalusu to the mat! Appalusu covers up and Aingeru unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josu Aingeru!
An out of breath Josu Aingeru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RapidFC 35
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Appalusu gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
Le Phat 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Phat is looking for a sweep. Appalusu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Phat keeping hold of Appalusu's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Appalusu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Appalusu is working for a kimura but Le Phat is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Le Phat defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Appalusu'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.#SUB#
Le Phat is defending against the submission attempts here by Appalusu.
#T1#
Le Phat has his hands clasped together around Appalusu's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Appalusu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Phat sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Appalusu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Appalusu is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Le Phat can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Appalusu seems to be looking for submissions.
Le Phat is controlling Appalusu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Phat is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Appalusu is trying to work for a kimura but Le Phat is defending well.
Le Phat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Appalusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Appalusu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Phat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Phat wants to improve his position but Appalusu is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Le Phat defends it well. #SUB#
Appalusu 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.
#SUB#
Appalusu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Phat is just riding it out for now. Appalusu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Appalusu seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Appalusu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Phat has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Appalusu 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.
#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Appalusu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Phat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura but Le Phat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Appalusu to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alzonz Appalusu dominated that 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.
#R2#
Appalusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Phat but Le Phat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Appalusu has a takedown stuffed.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.
Appalusu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alzonz Appalusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Appalusu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alzonz Appalusu has been cut.
Appalusu tries for a takedown but Le Phat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Phat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Phat wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Phat looks to throw the jab but Appalusu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appalusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Appalusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Phat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Phat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Phat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Appalusu or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Phat, which made it look bad. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Le Phat.
Le Phat leaves Appalusu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roc Le Phat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Appalusu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Le Phat tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Phat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Phat is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Appalusu tries for a kimura but Le Phat is defending well. #SUB#
Appalusu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Appalusu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le Phat, who protects the arm well.
Le Phat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Appalusu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Appalusu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Le Phat is trying to escape and Appalusu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Le Phat is forced to tap! Nice work there by Appalusu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alzonz Appalusu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alzonz Appalusu made sure he mentioned Rogue Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Appalusu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcantara's guard.#ES2#
Alcantara has his feet on Appalusu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Appalusu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcantara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Appalusu is in Alcantara's guard.#SUB#
Appalusu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alcantara dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appalusu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Appalusu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alcantara's guard. #REVR#
Alcantara 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#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Alcantara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcantara manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Alcantara's guard. #SUB#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Appalusu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alcantara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Appalusu has Alcantara in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Alcantara is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Appalusu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alcantara is looking to defend but Appalusu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alcantara! Appalusu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alcantara taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu made sure to mention his sponsor, Rogue Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Appalusu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillinger sprawls well. He's pushed Appalusu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Appalusu.
As Appalusu tries to get set, Dillinger tries to push him back and clinch up but Appalusu manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Dillinger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Appalusu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Appalusu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Appalusu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger controlling the position.#T1##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Appalusu isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Appalusu is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger controlling Appalusu's posture.
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.
Dillinger looking to control.
Dillinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dillinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Appalusu is controlling him. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Appalusu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dillinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillinger tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Dillinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillinger manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dillinger is trying to keep Appalusu in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Appalusu being controlled here momentarily.
Appalusu stops Dillinger from standing up.
Dillinger pulls Appalusu in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alzonz Appalusu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Appalusu darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Appalusu into the cage.
Appalusu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Appalusu has a takedown stuffed.
Appalusu fails with the takedown.
Nate Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alzonz Appalusu.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Appalusu with a series of wild strikes but Appalusu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Appalusu.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Appalusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Appalusu's body.
Appalusu looks for a takedown but Dillinger sprawls well.#T1#
Dillinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Appalusu.
Nate Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Appalusu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Appalusu fails to land the takedown.
Appalusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Appalusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Appalusu on that attempt.
Appalusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Appalusu off to one side.
Appalusu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Appalusu scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Dillinger gets caught flat footed, as Appalusu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Appalusu is breathing heavily.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Appalusu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Appalusu working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Appalusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Appalusu's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Dillinger wants to stand but Appalusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for a guillotine here but Dillinger defends easily.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Appalusu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dillinger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Appalusu has tightened it up now! Dillinger 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 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rogue Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Appalusu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcantara sprawls well initially but Appalusu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Appalusu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alcantara sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Appalusu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alcantara sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Appalusu'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.
Alcantara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Appalusu is working for a kimura but Alcantara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Appalusu wants to work for an arm triangle but Alcantara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Appalusu wants to work for an arm triangle but Alcantara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Appalusu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Appalusu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alcantara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rogue Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Appalusu gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Appalusu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Appalusu has an Americana. Cardozo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Appalusu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Appalusu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu gave a mention to Rogue Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Appalusu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Appalusu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Appalusu is now in Baker's guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Baker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Baker's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker! #REVR#
Appalusu manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Appalusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Appalusu has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Baker. Oh but Appalusu has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Baker goes limp - he's gone! Appalusu jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rogue Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Appalusu shoots in for a double leg but Molotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Molotov gets a takedown into half guard.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Appalusu is defending the position.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Appalusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Appalusu has his foot on Molotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molotov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Appalusu has his foot on Molotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molotov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for subs off his back but Molotov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Appalusu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Molotov working Appalusu over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Appalusu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Appalusu wants to improve his position but Molotov is controlling well.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Appalusu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.
Molotov prevents Appalusu from improving his position.
Appalusu wants to get back to full guard but Molotov has passed into side control.
Molotov is chipping away with strikes.
Appalusu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Molotov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Molotov!
Appalusu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Appalusu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molotov's best efforts.
Molotov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Molotov passes into side control!
Molotov is staying tight to Appalusu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Appalusu is trying to get back to half guard.
Appalusu keeps trying to improve his position.
Molotov scores with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Alzonz Appalusu has been cut.
Appalusu is looking to regain half guard here but Molotov keeps moving and retains side control.
Appalusu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Molotov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alzonz Appalusu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Molotov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexey Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Appalusu tries to buck Molotov off but Molotov is having none of it.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Appalusu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Molotov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molotov is looking to advance position but Appalusu won't allow it.
Molotov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for subs from the bottom but Molotov mounts him!
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Molotov with a couple of short strikes.
Appalusu is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Appalusu?
#ROC#
Appalusu is rocked!
Molotov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Appalusu scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Molotov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Molotov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
After the fight, Alexey Molotov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GR 8: Kumo vs Lidland
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Aingeru. No joy for Appalusu on that attempt.
Appalusu misses with a takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Appalusu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alzonz Appalusu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut. Appalusu saw that one coming.
Appalusu shoots in but no luck this time.
Appalusu looks for a takedown but Aingeru sprawls well.
Appalusu takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Alzonz Appalusu has been cut.
Appalusu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aingeru counters with a nice uppercut.
Appalusu walks into a straight right hand from Aingeru.#ROC2#
Appalusu is rocked!
Appalusu misses with a takedown attempt
and Aingeru counters with a big left hand that crumples Appalusu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
A very excited looking Josu Aingeru 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Appalusu stuffs the takedown attempt from Matteo. Matteo gets slowly back to his feet.
Appalusu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Appalusu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matteo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Appalusu is in Matteo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Appalusu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matteo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matteo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matteo! #REVB#
Appalusu tries to buck Matteo off but Matteo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Appalusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Appalusu is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Matteo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Matteo closes the distance and clinches up with Appalusu, looking for a takedown. Matteo pushes Appalusu against the cage but Appalusu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Appalusu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matteo is trying to defend but Appalusu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Appalusu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Appalusu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Matteo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Appalusu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alzonz Appalusu!
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