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Event:
AKT 5
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Preez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolosi scores with a body shot.
Apolosi punishes Du Preez's body with a nice straight punch.
Apolosi lands an overhand right.
Apolosi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Du Preez pushes Apolosi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Du Preez missing with knees to the body.
Du Preez misses with an elbow strike.
Apolosi working aggressively here.
Apolosi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Apolosi blocking some punches.
Apolosi tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
Apolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Du Preez controls the action.
Du Preez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez blocks a body shot from Apolosi.
Apolosi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Apolosi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apolosi.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow.
Apolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apolosi is working Du Preez over against the ropes.
Du Preez prevents a body shot from Apolosi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Apolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Du Preez managing to block the knees to the body from Apolosi.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Du Preez moves in looking to clinch but Apolosi pushes him off.
Apolosi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Du Preez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosi cracks a nice hook into Du Preez's ribs.#T2#
A low kick from Apolosi is predictable there #CL2#
and Du Preez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Du Preez.
Apolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Apolosi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apolosi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Apolosi throws a body punch but Du Preez moves out of range.
Satendra Apolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Preez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Apolosi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Du Preez wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satendra Apolosi 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#
Apolosi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Du Preezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Du Preez checks a leg kick.
A cross from Apolosi lands.
Apolosi digs a good hook to Du Preez's body.
Apolosi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Apolosi.
Apolosi tries to land a front kick but Du Preez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apolosi lands with a nice combination. Du Preez backs away looking to recover.
Apolosi misses with a kick to the body.
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apolosi looks to land a body kick but Du Preez moved away.
Apolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolosi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Du Preez throws a series of punches but Apolosi avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Apolosi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Du Preez under the eye.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apolosi with a hook.
Satendra Apolosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Du Preez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Du Preez checks a leg kick.
As Apolosi backs off Du Preez throws a huge counter combo but Apolosi manages to avoid it all.
Apolosi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Du Preez eats them both and turns towards Apolosi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Apolosi looks for the body kick but Du Preez saw that one coming.
Du Preez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Apolosi.
Apolosi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apolosi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apolosi looks for the body kick but Du Preez saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Du Preez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Du Preez moves into the clinch successfully.
Du Preez is looking to control Apolosi's arms but Apolosi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Du Preez has his back to the ropes.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Apolosi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apolosi lands a body shot.
Apolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apolosi as Du Preez tries to tie him up.
Apolosi misses with a knee strike.
Apolosi takes an elbow to the temple.
Pella Du Preez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Apolosi misses with a body punch.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Apolosi shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Preez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
Apolosi throws a body punch but Du Preez moves out of range.
Apolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satendra Apolosi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apolosi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Preez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apolosi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Du Preez checks a leg kick.
Apolosi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Du Preez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apolosi scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Apolosi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Satendra Apolosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apolosi thows a body kick. Du Preez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apolosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Du Preez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Du Preez takes one on the button.
Du Preez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Du Preez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apolosi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apolosi lands a nice shot that snaps Du Preez's head back.
Du Preez throws the kick towards the body but Apolosi avoids it.
Apolosi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apolosi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apolosi sets himself, and Du Preez steps forward looking for the clinch! Apolosi avoids it this time.
Du Preez avoids the body shot from Apolosi.
Apolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Apolosi is predictable there #CL2#
and Du Preez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Du Preez. #T2#
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Apolosi shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Preez avoids the elbow strike from Apolosi, against the ropes.
Du Preez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apolosi is trying to force a seperation but Du Preez has the dominant position.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Apolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Du Preez controls his hands.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Apolosi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Satendra Apolosi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apolosi connects with a solid leg kick.
Du Preez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolosi scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Du Preez.
Du Preez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satendra Apolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apolosi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satendra Apolosi!
Satendra Apolosi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pella Du Preez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Apolosi misses with a straight right.
Ellison tries to counter with a takedown but Apolosi is quick to defend against it.
Apolosi connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Ellison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Apolosi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Ellison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Satendra Apolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellison blocks the leg kick.
Ellison looks for a takedown but Apolosi sprawls well.
Apolosi unleashes a big counter combination but Ellison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apolosi throws out a loose jab but Ellison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellison lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolosi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ellison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apolosi's guard.#SUB2#
Apolosi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellison defends it easily.
Ellison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apolosi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Apolosi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellison.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison lands a couple of elbows.
Ellison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apolosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apolosi pulls Ellison in close to prevent any damage.
Ellison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Apolosi pulls Ellison in to control the position. #SUB#
Ellison 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apolosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Apolosi keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apolosi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ellison cracks Apolosi with a solid left hand.
Ellison won't allow Apolosi to sweep him here.
Apolosi controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apolosi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ellison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ellison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apolosi defends well and Ellison ends up having to push Apolosi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Apolosi throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ellison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Apolosi trying to control but Ellison postures up.
Ellison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Ellison there. #T3#
Apolosi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellison.
Apolosi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Ellison there.
Ellison slips a nice elbow through Apolosi's hands, connecting with Apolosi's forehead.
Ellison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ellison stops Apolosi from getting back to his feet.
Apolosi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellison is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Ellison there.
Ellison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ellison throwing shots but Apolosi is blocking nicely.
Well, if Ellison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Apolosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ellison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ellison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apolosi defending well though.
Ellison working Apolosi over with strikes.
Apolosi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellison.
Apolosi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ellison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apolosi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apolosi wants to get back to full guard.
Ellison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Apolosi is looking for a sweep. Ellison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Ellison dominated that round.
That's time! Ellison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Apolosi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ellison's sensitive parts.
Apolosi connects with a leg kick. Ellison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apolosi misses with a low kick.
Apolosi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apolosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellison manages to avoid it.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apolosi misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolosi throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ellison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Apolosi wants to get back to his feet but Ellison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ellison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ellison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apolosi can do to turn this around?#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Apolosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ellison chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison lands a couple of digs.
Ellison landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ellison drops back looking for a leg! Apolosi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apolosi manages to kick Ellison off! Ellison jumps back into Apolosi's guard.
Apolosi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ellison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellison throwing strikes but missing.
Ellison throwing strikes from guard but Apolosi blocks nicely.
Apolosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ellison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ellison with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Ellison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Apolosi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ellison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Apolosi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apolosi misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ellison or perhaps it was just good defense by Apolosi, which made it look bad.
Ellison blocks a head kick by Apolosi.
Ellison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ellison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Apolosi.
Apolosi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus Ellison has been cut.
Apolosi connects with a body shot that sends Ellison's belly button to the back.
Apolosi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellison.
Ellison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Apolosi lands the left hand.#T4#
Apolosi misses with a few strikes there.
Apolosi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellison dodges the punch combination from Apolosi.
Ellison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apolosi misses with a leg kick.
Cletus Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apolosi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apolosi throws a push kick but Ellison slaps the foot to one side.
Ellison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ellison slips under a jab.
Ellison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apolosi's waist but Apolosi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellison off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apolosi looks for the body kick but Ellison saw that one coming.
Apolosi is looking to slow Ellison down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satendra Apolosi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cletus Ellison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Apolosi misses.
Apolosi scoring well with a low kick there.
Apolosi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellison.
Ellison shoots in but no luck this time.
Apolosi swinging wildly here.
Ellison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Apolosi.
Ellison avoids the head kick by Apolosi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolosi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apolosi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apolosi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellison is just out of range.
Ellison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Apolosi thows a leg kick but Ellison checks it #TD#
and Ellison counters with a single leg into guard. Apolosi didn't expect that. #T1##ES2#
Apolosi pushes Ellison off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Apolosi rushes Ellison and presses him up against the cage.
Ellison managing to block the knees to the body from Apolosi.
#BC2#
Apolosi breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apolosi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ellison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apolosi tries to work over Ellison's front leg with a kick but Ellison checks it.
As Apolosi tries to get set, Ellison tries to push him back and clinch up but Apolosi manages to avoid the attempt.
Ellison shoots in looking for a takedown but Apolosi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Apolosi misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apolosi connects with a body shot that sends Ellison's belly button to the back.
Apolosi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellison is looking to counter the offense by Apolosi and move into the clinch.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apolosi. #CL2#
Apolosi pushes Ellison up against the cage in a clinch.
Apolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellison's elbow.
Apolosi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ellison.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Apolosi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Apolosi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolosi thuds a left hand into Ellison's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apolosi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Apolosi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Ellison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Apolosi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolosi looks to land a left hand but Ellison moved out of range nicely.
Ellison tries to counter with a takedown but Apolosi is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellison is defended easily by Apolosi.
Satendra Apolosi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolosi stuffs the takedown.
Apolosi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Ellison is rocked!
Apolosi cracks Ellison with a hook to the temple - Ellison is on wobbly legs here! Apolosi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ellison falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Apolosi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Satendra Apolosi!
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