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Event:
UAC 9
Date: Nov 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Aphelion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Aphelion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Aphelion has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore tries to work over Aphelion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aphelion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Aphelion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aphelion. Those never looked like landing.
Aphelion connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Aphelion lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Aphelion clinches up against the cage.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.
#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aphelion cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aphelion lands with an overhand left.
Aphelion throws a head kick that misses.
Aphelion lands a front kick.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Aphelion looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Aphelion just gets out of the way.
Aphelion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aphelion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aphelion avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Aphelion.
Aphelion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Aphelion takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Aphelion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Aphelion presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore moves out of range as Aphelion throws a body kick.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Aphelion lands a damaging elbow.
Moore is pushing Aphelion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aphelion gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aphelion!
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aphelion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aphelion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aphelion is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Aphelion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aphelion darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Moore throws an elbow that misses.
Aphelion scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aphelion throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Aphelion forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Aphelion lands a body punch.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aphelion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore misses with some punches.
Aphelion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Aphelion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aphelion wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aphelion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aphelion throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Moore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aphelion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Moore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore trying to control the action but Aphelion is working from the bottom.
Aphelion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moore.
Moore fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Moore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aphelion is avoiding damage well.
Moore throws an elbow but Aphelion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aphelion tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Aphelion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Moore has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Moore are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with the ground and pound.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aphelion struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Aphelion is right now.
You can see the frustration on Aphelion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore tries to score with some ground and pound. Aphelion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aphelion is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Aphelion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aphelion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aphelion obliges.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
#T4#
Aphelion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a body punch. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aphelion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphelion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Aphelion.
Aphelion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aphelion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Aphelion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aphelion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Aphelion tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Aphelion manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Aphelion scores with a hook to the body.
Aphelion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage.
Moore tries to work over Aphelion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.
#TD#
Moore drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Aphelion wants to stand but Moore has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Aphelion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aphelion tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aphelion cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Aphelion.
Good exchange - Aphelion coming out on top.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Aphelion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Aphelion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Aphelion does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aphelion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aphelion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moore's head.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick lands for Aphelion.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Aphelion lands a body shot.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aphelion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aphelion lands a left hand.
Aphelion blocking some punches.
Moore working aggressively here.
Aphelion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
#BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion lands a head shot.
Aphelion lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aphelion darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.#T4#
Aphelion letting Moore take a breather here.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Aphelion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Aphelion throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Aphelion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aphelion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphelion stuffs the takedown.
Aphelion scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aphelion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aphelion misses with a series of wild punches.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Aphelion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aphelion throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aphelion defends it nicely.
Aphelion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion pushes Moore away with a front kick.#T1#
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aphelion scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and clinches.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore working aggressively here.
A short left from Aphelion. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Aphelion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Aphelion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aphelion lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an elbow over the top.
Aphelion lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion tries to clinch up.
Aphelion catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aphelion.
Aphelion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Aphelion throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Well,Moore is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T3#
Aphelion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Aphelion connects with a knee to the head.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aphelion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aphelion.
Moore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Aphelion.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aphelion smiles and moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aphelion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Aphelion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Aphelion lands a nice looking body shot.
Aphelion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Aphelion.
Aphelion blocks the body kick.
Aphelion lands with a kick to the temple. Moore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Aphelion rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aphelion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aphelion works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Aphelion manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphelion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Aphelion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
UAC 8
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Aphelion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Aphelion moves out of range easily.
Aphelion throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
Aphelion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
Aphelion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
and Aphelion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aphelion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aphelion cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Masvidal scores with a one two! Aphelion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Aphelion has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Aphelion forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aphelion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aphelion blocks a jab.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal lunges at Aphelion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aphelion's hand. #ROC#Aphelion is rocked!
We've been informed that Aphelion has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAphelion.
Aphelion is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aphelion takes a step back to recover.
Aphelion tries to clinch but Masvidal is having none of it. #T1#
Masvidal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aphelion looks winded!
Masvidal looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Masvidal backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aphelion's temple! It sends Aphelion violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Masvidal celebrates and the doctors try to help Aphelion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jorge Masvidal!
Jorge Masvidal took some time post fight to say the following; 'Need another 28 victories before my time is done'. |
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Event:
UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and pushes Aphelion back into the cage.
Aphelion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aphelion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasnovs head.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasnov at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Aphelion scores with a four punch combination!
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Aphelion.
Rasnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aphelion fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasnov in the body.
Aphelion thows a body kick. Rasnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aphelion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Aphelion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Rasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Aphelion pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasnov pulls Aphelion into 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.
Aphelion wanted to stand there but Rasnov had control of the position.
Rasnov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aphelion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasnov wants to improve his position but instead Aphelion has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Aphelion escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aphelion scores with a nice body kick.
Aphelion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Aphelion sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Aphelion.
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!#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Aphelion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aphelion lands with a light punch inside.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aphelion slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aphelion.
Aphelion continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Aphelion lands a right hand.
Rasnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aphelion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've been informed that Aphelion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Aphelion.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Aphelion. #BC#
Rasnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Aphelion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rasnovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Aphelion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aphelion.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a front kick that sends Rasnov stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion cracks Rasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Rasnov blocks a head kick by Aphelion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rasnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aphelion.#CL#
Rasnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aphelion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasnov's brow.
Rasnov lands an elbow that stopped Aphelion in his tracks for a moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aphelion leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rasnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aphelion's half guard.
Aphelion controlling the position for now.
Aphelion is trying to maintain the position but Rasnov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Aphelion taking some punishment here, with Rasnov in his half guard.
Rasnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rasnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aphelion is controlling Rasnov's trapped leg to prevent Rasnov from advancing to side control.
Rasnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphelion defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasnov connects with a nice short shot to Aphelion's temple.
Rasnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aphelion wants to control but Rasnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rasnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasnov is trying to control. Aphelion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Aphelion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Aphelion misses with a double jab
and Rasnov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aphelion misses with a body kick.
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Aphelion throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Aphelion misses #CL#
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aphelion takes a swing at Rasnov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Aphelion lands with a good body shot.
Rasnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Rasnov.
Aphelion connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Rasnov in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Aphelion. #TD#
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Aphelion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Aphelion to work.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Rasnov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov walks into a stiff left hand from Aphelion.
Aphelion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Aphelion takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Rasnov tries to break free but Aphelion pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Aphelion. Those never looked like landing.
Aphelion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasnov under the eye.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.#CL2#
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aphelion to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Aphelion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rasnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aphelion pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aphelion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aphelion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aphelion works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aphelion lands with a left to the head.
Aphelion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasnov jumps guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasnov's face.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.
Rasnov letting Aphelion take a breather here.#BC2#
Aphelion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2#
Aphelion has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Aphelion lands an elbow inside that Rasnov shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Aphelion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Aphelion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rasnov.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rasnov manages to pull guard.
Rasnov is looking to stand up but Aphelion isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rasnov is working an open guard so Aphelion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Aphelion thumps Rasnov with a low kick.
Aphelion misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aphelion as he jumps to the side.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Aphelion shows good takedown defense.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Rasnov is trying to push Aphelion away but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rasnov is trying to break free.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasnov controls his hands.
Aphelion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphelion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion scores with a body shot.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov drops his hands momentarily and Aphelion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Aphelion gets a clinch.
Aphelion lands a nice shot to the body.
Aphelion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aphelion lands with a right to the head.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aphelion to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Aphelion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Well,Rasnov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Aphelion lands a nice elbow.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aphelion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aphelion with a knee to the head.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasnov wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov takes one on the button.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aphelion sprawls and moves away.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Aphelion pushes Rasnov away with a front kick.
Aphelion misses with a head kick.
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!
Aphelion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Rasnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasnov taking a breather.
Aphelion stalls.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aphelion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the head but Rasnov blocks with his arms.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aphelion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Andrei Aphelion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Aphelion throws a head kick that Ferrari semi-blocks.
Aphelion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.
Aphelion throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Aphelion. #CL2#
Aphelion closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aphelion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aphelion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferrari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferrari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari tries to circle away but Aphelion has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a damaging elbow.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Aphelion misses with a punch on the inside.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari is trying to break free.
Ferrari letting Aphelion take a breather here.
Aphelion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards. #BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ferrari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aphelion sprawls well initially but Ferrari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aphelion is pressing down on Ferrari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferrari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aphelion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Aphelion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aphelion pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ferrari landing with the ground and pound.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Aphelion is controlling Ferrari's posture.
Aphelion keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari is really struggling to control Aphelion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferrari throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Aphelion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferrari stopping the sweep attempt from Aphelion.
Aphelion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ferrari being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aphelion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferrari will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aphelion! But no joy.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aphelion moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion misses with a body shot.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Ferrari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Aphelion circles away.
A jab from Aphelion misses.
Aphelion tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aphelion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion keeps the fight on the outside.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aphelion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aphelion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Ferrari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aphelion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aphelion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Aphelion clinches.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Ferrari digs a right hand underneath Aphelion's ribcage. Aphelion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Aphelion scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2##BC#
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrari counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Aphelion tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Aphelion avoids a kick to the body.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Aphelion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aphelion throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ferrari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Ferrari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aphelion dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aphelion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Aphelion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Aphelion stands up from Ferrari's guard - Aphelion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Aphelion moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Aphelion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aphelion throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aphelion to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Ferrari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Aphelion.
Aphelion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aphelion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Aphelion misses with a hook. Ferrari ducked under it nicely.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari backing away here, and Aphelion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Aphelion scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aphelion.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ferrari slips a jab and a cross from Aphelion.
Aphelion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Aphelion circles away.
Ferrari is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Aphelion.
Aphelion presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferrari is working for takedown but Aphelion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Aphelion has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion can't break the clinch.
Aphelion keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ferrari wants to break free but Aphelion has control.
Aphelion tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Aphelion back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aphelion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Aphelion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Aphelion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aphelion looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well.
Aphelion looks for the body kick but Ferrari saw that one coming. #T2#
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aphelion tries to counter with a clinch but Ferrari shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Aphelion instigates a clinch.
Aphelion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Aphelion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari tries to score a body lock takedown but Aphelion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Aphelion manages to break the clinch.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Aphelion pushes him off.
Aphelion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aphelion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Ferrari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aphelion quickly recovers to half guard.
Aphelion is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferrari from advancing to side control.
Ferrari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferrari is looking to advance position but Aphelion won't allow it. #SUB#
Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aphelion is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Ferrari escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
A combination from Aphelion does no damage.
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aphelion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aphelion tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aphelion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ferrari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aphelion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aphelion keeping full guard, as Ferrari tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Aphelion has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Aphelion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown. Aphelion tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aphelion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aphelion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Aphelion moves into the clinch.
Aphelion is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aphelion is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion. #T1#
Aphelion is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Aphelion.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Aphelion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Ferrari slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
Ferrari blocks a jab.
Aphelion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aphelion lands a head kick. Ferrari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferrari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ferrari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aphelion was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferrari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aphelion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Aphelion is having none of it.
Ferrari goes for a double leg but Aphelion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aphelion continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferrari tries to throw a body punch but Aphelion avoids it by throwing Ferrari back against the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Aphelion keeps him there for the moment.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses.
Aphelion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aphelion working Ferrari over with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.#T3#
Aphelion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferrari misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aphelion.
Aphelion has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Aphelion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A short right from Aphelion.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Aphelion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aphelion throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aphelion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aphelion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphelion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aphelion scores with a knee to the head.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aphelion scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aphelion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Aphelion decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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