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Event:
EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Aury's head but Aury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aury takes one to the side of the head.
Driscoll slips a jab from Aury.
Aury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driscoll in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.
Aury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll.
Driscoll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aury back to the cage. Driscoll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Driscoll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Aury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Aury 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#
Aury wants to work for an arm triangle but Driscoll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driscoll tries to kick Aury off but Aury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Aury is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Aury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driscoll defends it well. #SUB#
Aury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aury stops Driscoll from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aury is trying to control the action in half guard but Driscoll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Driscoll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aury. #SUB#
Aury is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Driscoll sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Driscoll is trying to stand back up but Aury is controlling him
Driscoll is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aury walks into a stiff left hand from Driscoll.
Driscoll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Driscoll gets caught napping as Aury dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard.
Driscoll is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aury presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Aury is trying to drag Driscoll to the mat but Driscoll just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aury lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aury looking for a takedown.
Aury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Driscoll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll wants to break free but Aury has control.
#TD#
Aury has hold of one of Driscoll's legs. Driscoll is fighting the takedown attempt but Aury gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Aury tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscoll is retaining full guard.
Driscoll wants to stand but Aury is controlling the position. #SUB#
Aury has gone for a leg lock! Driscoll slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aury's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aury has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll wants to stand but Aury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braxton Driscoll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driscoll circles away quickly and effectively.
Aury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driscoll sprawls well. Driscoll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aury gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aury.
Driscoll lands a nice shot that snaps Aury's head back.
Aury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Donk. Driscoll catches Aury right on the button with a cross.
Driscoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aury shoots for a takedown but Driscoll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Driscoll. That snapped Aury's head back.
Driscoll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Driscoll cracks Aury with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aury tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Driscoll pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aury is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prescott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aury throws out the jab.
Aury misses with an uppercut
and Prescott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aury misses with a hook
and Prescott counters with a nice body kick.
Aury misses with a body punch
and Aury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prescott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prescott. Aury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prescott ducks under a wild hook from Aury.
Prescott feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aury.
Prescott looks to land a right hand but Aury moved out of range.
Aury misses with a hook.
Prescott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Prescott counter with a right hand.
Aury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Aury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prescott lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prescott slips a straight right by Aury.
A jab from Aury misses.
Prescott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Prescott.
Prescott throws out a loose jab but Aury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aury is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Prescott cracks Aury with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Prescott.
Prescott might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aury misses with a hook.
Aury misses with an uppercut
and Prescott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prescott's coach down at Golden Harvest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Prescott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aury wants to clinch
and Prescott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aury looks to throw the jab but Prescott is out of range.
Aury throws a poor cross that misses
and Prescott counters with a straight right hand.
Prescott throws the left hand but Aury avoids the punch easily.
Aury slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Aury.
Aury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prescott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prescott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Aury misses the target.
A big left from Aury misses.
Aury lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prescott looks to throw the jab but Aury is out of range.
Aury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Aury throws a big shot that misses.
Prescott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prescott needs to keep his hands up - Aury had a free shot at his head there.
Prescott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prescott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot by Aury.
Aury throws a lazy uppercut
and Prescott counters with a straight right hand.
Aury looks to land a left hand but Prescott moved out of range nicely.
Prescott throws an overhand right that lands on Aury's shoulder, as Aury tries to avoid the shot.
Aury throws an off balance right hand
and Prescott counters with a nice uppercut.
Prescott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aury throws a sloppy body shot
and Prescott counters with a nice uppercut.
Prescott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aury misses with a lunging right hand
and Prescott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Aury.#T3#
Prescott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aury throws a hook but Prescott blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prescott.
A cross from Prescott lands.
Prescott lands with an uppercut that bounces Aury off the cage and back into range.
Aury misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Prescott to counter with a crisp jab.
Aury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prescott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prescott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prescott throws a lazy right hand but Aury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Aury. That snapped Prescott's head back.
Aury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prescott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aury tests Prescott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aury slips under a jab.
Prescott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aury misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Prescott.
The fighters circling - Prescott throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Aury sizes up Prescott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prescott missing with a left hand there. Aury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prescott throws a hook to the side of Aury's head but Aury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Aury. That snapped Prescott's head back.
Prescott loads up on a big right hand but Aury slips the punch.
Prescott cracks Aury with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aury works the jab nicely.
Aury misses with a looping right.
Prescott throws a big shot that misses.
Prescott loads up on a big right hand but Aury slips the punch.
Aury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prescott walks straight into a right hand from Aury - that's dropped him! Aury jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Prescott from any more punishment! Prescott complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Aury cracks Zeppelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Zeppelin is rocked!
Zeppelin shoots in for a double leg but Aury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zeppelin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeppelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aury lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zeppelin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aury dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Aury.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aury looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Aury.
Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rossi scores with a hook.
Aury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollinaire Aury.
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Aury moves away and avoids it.
Aury with a poor takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aury throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aury misses with a straight right.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Aury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aury jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Aury ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Aury throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Aury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Aury avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but Aury is out of range.
Aury lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Aury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Aury is out of range.
Rossi defending well as Aury loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Aury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aury duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Aury.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Aury throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Aury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aury.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Aury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Aury looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Aury.
Aury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Aury scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Roberto Rossi's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Aury rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aury.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aury might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aury swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Aury punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi throws a hook but Aury avoids it easily.
Aury throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Roberto Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Aury misses.
Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Aury misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Aury is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aury.
Aury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Aury looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SU2#
Aury stands up from half guard.
Aury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aury.
Aury has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Rossi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rossi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Aury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Aury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aury checks the leg kick.
Rossi stuns Aury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aury throws out a powerful jab.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Aury's front leg but catches the back leg as Aury tries to avoid it.
Aury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aury misses with a looping right.
Aury throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.#T1#
Aury misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aury.
Roberto Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Aury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aury is breathing heavily.
Aury throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Aury.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aury's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aury's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi tries to score with a low kick but Aury moves his leg out of the way.
Aury ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aury lands an overhand right.#T2#
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi throws a head kick but Aury moves out of range.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aury.
Aury lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws a body punch but Aury moves out of range.
Aury misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollinaire Aury.
Aury misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aury's knee momentarily.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aury can do to turn this around?
Aury looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Aury takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Aury down.
Aury moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi misses with a hook. Aury ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Aury. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Aury's body. Aury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aury with a nice cross.
Aury throws a big shot that misses.
Aury avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aury manages to avoid it.
Aury misses with a looping left.
Aury loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
A cross from Aury lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aury throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Aury ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Aury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aury throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aury. That did some damage!
Aury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aury misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Aury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Aury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Aury looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Aury just gets out of the way.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Aury defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Aury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
You can see that Aury has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Roberto Rossi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Rossi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Aury looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aury moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aury.
A big right from Aury misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aury avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Aury misses with a straight right.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aury moves away.
Aury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aury is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Aury's shoulder, as Aury tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Aury darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Aury into the cage.
Aury misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Aury is rocked!
Aury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aury is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi cracks Aury with a hook to the temple - Aury is on wobbly legs here! Rossi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Aury falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rossi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roberto Rossi! |
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Event:
KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khinchegashvili walks into a jab.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aury fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Aury looking to score a takedown here. Khinchegashvili is defending well but Aury drives through and ends up in Khinchegashvili's 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.
Khinchegashvili seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aury trying to control but Khinchegashvili is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aury drops back looking for a leg! Khinchegashvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khinchegashvili manages to kick Aury off! Aury jumps back into Khinchegashvili's guard.
Khinchegashvili is pulling down on Aury's head. It's preventing any offense from Aury, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khinchegashvili is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Aury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#SUB#
Aury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aury has control of Khinchegashvili's left arm, preventing Khinchegashvili from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khinchegashvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khinchegashvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Aury to get back to his feet.
Aury managing to control the position.
Aury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khinchegashvili controls the pace.#T3#
Aury wants to stand but Khinchegashvili is controlling the position.
Khinchegashvili trying to control but Aury is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aury is looking for a triangle here but Khinchegashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khinchegashvili working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khinchegashvili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aury pushes Khinchegashvili off looking to stand but Khinchegashvili dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khinchegashvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aury fails to land the takedown.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but Aury avoids it with no problem.
Aury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Khinchegashvili lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab. Aury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khinchegashvili cracks Aury with a good jab.
Aury misses with a takedown attempt - Khinchegashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Khinchegashvili misses.#TD#
Aury closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aury is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Khinchegashvili keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Let's hope that Khinchegashvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Aury is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Khinchegashvili to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Aury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aury trying to control the position from guard on top but Khinchegashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.#TD#
Aury throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aury is in Khinchegashvili's guard.#SUB#
Aury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khinchegashvili manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aury has Khinchegashvili in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Aury looking for a guillotine here but Khinchegashvili defends easily.
Aury keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully.
Aury wants to stand up but Khinchegashvili is controlling him. #T3#
Aury pulls Khinchegashvili in to control the position.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Aury to get back to his feet.
Aury controls Khinchegashvili momentarily but Khinchegashvili frees himself.
Khinchegashvili tries to stand but Aury is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Aury is looking for a triangle here but Khinchegashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khinchegashvili controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aury wants to get back to his feet but Khinchegashvili drags him back down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Aury changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khinchegashvili looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Aury tries for a kimura but Khinchegashvili is defending well.
Khinchegashvili can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Aury misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aury shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense.
Khinchegashvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aury momentarily.
Aury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khinchegashvili defends well and Aury ends up having to push Khinchegashvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aury has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Khinchegashvili.
Aury can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khinchegashvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili effectively controlling the action here.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili scores with a knee to the head.
Aury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aury has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khinchegashvili after a bit of a struggle.
Khinchegashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aury prevents a body shot from Khinchegashvili.
Aury takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Khinchegashvili lands a right hand.
Khinchegashvili scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Aury is rocked!
Khinchegashvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Aury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khinchegashvili lands a good knee to the midsection. Aury won't want to take too many of those.
Khinchegashvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Aury drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
KOP KLASS
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Highwind misses with a left hand #TD#
so Aury counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Highwind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aury is one step ahead there.
Highwind looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aury puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Aury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Highwind is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aury seems to be working for a kimura but Highwind defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Aury is trying to control. Highwind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aury is thwarting Highwind's attempts to control the position.
Highwind is looking for a sweep. Aury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aury is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Aury stands up from half guard.
Highwind misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Aury.
Aury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highwind. #T2##TD#
Aury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
What's Highwind going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SU#
Aury has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Highwind throws a body punch but Aury moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Highwind as Aury shoots in.
Highwind is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Highwind lands a nice looking body shot.
Highwind scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Highwind misses.
Vadius Highwind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Aury coming out on top.
Aury looks to land a combination. Highwind sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Highwind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highwind under the eye.#T3#
Aury cracks Highwind with a good jab.
Highwind throws a hook but Aury blocks it.
Highwind throws a hook but Aury avoids it easily.
Aury attempts a counter takedown but Highwind avoids it well and moves away.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body. Aury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind throws a right and a left that Aury avoids nicely.
Highwind lands a lovely overhand right.
Aury drops his hands momentarily and Highwind takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Aury clinches.
Highwind tries to stall but Aury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Aury ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aury no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aury has his foot on Highwind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Highwind works his way back into a safe position though.
Highwind slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aury pulls Highwind in close to his closed guard and prevents Highwind from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Highwind slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Highwind working away.
Highwind is looking to take a break and control but Aury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aury is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Highwind has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollinaire Aury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
That's time! Aury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab from Aury.
Nice shot lands for Aury.
Aury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highwind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highwind. Highwind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highwind.
Aury slips a jab from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a body shot.
Aury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aury half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Highwind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#KD2#
Highwind sends Aury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Highwind is motioning to the referee to let Aury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Aury is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aury throws out the jab.
Oh Aury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highwind missing with a left hand there. Aury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highwind fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Highwind. Beautiful body shot.
Aury switches off momentarily and Highwind cracks him with a monster right hand! Aury topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Highwind dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Highwind!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind! |
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Event:
KOP BlAST
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Snel ducks under a wild hook from Aury.
Snel tries to counter with a clinch but Aury shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Snel drives through and clinches with Aury against the ropes.
Aury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Merton Snel has been cut.
Aury lands a jab to Snel's midsection.
Aury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Snel has managed to clinch.
Snel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aury's efforts to push away.
Snel tries to stall but Aury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snel misses with a knee strike.
Snel is trying to maintain a safe position but Aury gets an underhook and turns Snel into the ropes.
Snel is trying to stall.
Snel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Snel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aury is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
Snel misses with a knee strike.
Snel tries to land knees in the clinch but Aury avoids the damage to the body.
Snel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aury blocks it with crossed arms.
Snel trying to land knees to the body.
Snel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aury up against the ropes.
Aury has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snel after a bit of a struggle.
Snel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Snel looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merton Snel.#CL2#
Snel darts in and clinches Aury up against the ropes.
Snel looking to throw knees to the head but Aury is blocking nicely.
Snel is trying to maintain a safe position but Aury gets an underhook and turns Snel into the ropes.
Aury has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Snel.
Snel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Aury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snel walks away with a smile on his face. Aury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snel closes the distance but Aury moves to the side
enabling Aury to counter with a crisp jab.
Snel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Snel pushes Aury up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snel missing with knees to the body.
Snel tries to stall but Aury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aury.
Snel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snel trying to control the position but instead, Aury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snel into the ropes.
Snel lands a good knee to the midsection. Aury won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Snel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aury is defending well for now.
Aury is trying to stall.
Snel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aury's face.
Snel tries to stall but Aury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aury lands a right hand. #BC#
Aury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snel wants to clinch.
Aury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snel takes one on the button.
Aury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Snel is rocked!#T4#
Aury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snel is still on wobbly legs! Can Aury finish him?
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!
Aury cracks Snel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Snel falls backwards against the ropes. Aury follows up with more strikes that drop Snel to his knees. Aury keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Snel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thoupos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Thoupos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aury digs a good body shot into Thoupos's ribs.
Aury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoupos.
And Aury tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoupos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Aury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Thoupos.
Aury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aury missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Aury shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thoupos is trying to defend but Aury finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thoupos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aury is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Aury keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thoupos defending well though.
Aury keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aury tries to stand and escape but Thoupos is controlling the position.
Aury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thoupos is doing well to control the position and prevent Aury from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoupos's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoupos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aury misses with a wild combination.
Aury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoupos counters with a left to the body.
Thoupos takes a swing at Aury's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aury moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos slips under a jab from Aury.
A quick step to the side and Thoupos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane Thoupos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aury looks to land a right hand but Thoupos moved out of range.
Aury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoupos.
Aury misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoupos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aury throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoupos scores with a counter punch that sends Aury to the canvas! Thoupos smells blood - he's punishing Aury with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aury has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoisson.
Hoisson tries to land a leg kick but Aury saw it coming and moves away.
Aury throws a counter combo.
Hoisson tries to clinch but Aury is having none of it.
Aury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Aury moves into the clinch.
Aury lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aury.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoisson can't find room to land a body shot as Aury controls the action.
Aury lands with a left to the head.
Hoisson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aury scores with a shot to the side of Hoisson's head.
Hoisson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Aury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoisson misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Aury. #ROC2#Hoisson is rocked!
Aury pushes Hoisson against the cage. Aury is working some dirty boxing. Aury pushes off with a quick right hook! Hoisson goes down! Hoisson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aury moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
Outlaw 11 - Shooter vs Ruiz 2
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Castellanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aury counters with a straight right hand.
Aury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Aury throws a hook to the side of Castellanos's head but Castellanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellanos misses with a kick to the body.
Aury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Aury misses its intended target. #KD2#
Castellanos sends Aury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Castellanos is motioning to the referee to let Aury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aury misses with a left hand
and Castellanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Aury is rocked!
Aury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aury misses with a right hand
and Castellanos counters with a huge left! Aury is in big trouble! He's backing up but Castellanos isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aury from any more damage. A dominating finish by Castellanos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Castellanos!
A very excited looking Jose Castellanos 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:
Outlaw 9 - 170 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Indigo keeps the fight on the outside.
Indigo misses with a double jab
letting Aury counter with a right hand.
Indigo is looking to clinch but Aury is avoiding it.
Aury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aury lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Indigo forces Aury back against the cage and clinches.
Indigo throws an elbow that misses.
Indigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aury slows down the pace here.
Aury struggles to land a body shot inside as Indigo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Aury manages to break the clinch.
Indigo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Indigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aury is looking to clinch but Indigo is avoiding it.
#T1#
Indigo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aury throws a looping overhand right but Indigo ducks down to avoid it.
Aury tests Indigo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Indigo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aury scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Indigo. Those never looked like landing.
Aury's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aury's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Indigo wants to clinch
and Aury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aury tries to clinch up.
Indigo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aury slips a jab and a cross from Indigo.
#CL2#
Aury closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Indigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aury has him pressed against the cage.
Aury blocks a body shot from Indigo. #T2##BC2#
Aury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aury throws a sloppy head kick and Indigo moves out of range easily.
Indigo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aury to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Indigo is rocked!
Indigo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aury counters with a huge right that knocks Indigo out cold! Aury is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollinaire Aury! |
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Event:
Outlaw 6 - 170 Round 1
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Aury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aury works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Aury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Aury. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Smith looks to move away, Aury throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Aury works the jab nicely.
Aury cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith moves to clinch but Aury breaks away
and Aury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Aury misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aury as he jumps to the side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Aury had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Smith 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!
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch there but Aury circles away.
Aury catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aury as he avoids it easily.
Apollinaire Aury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Smith.
Aury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith looks winded!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Aury doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smith crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smith's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollinaire Aury! |
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