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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aphelios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandwhich did well to prevent Aphelios getting side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Aphelios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aphelios not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandwhich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aphelios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aphelios is controlling the pace.
Aphelios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwhich is staying active underneath Aphelios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandwhich won't allow Aphelios to pass to mount.
Aphelios prevents Sandwhich from improving his position.
Aphelios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sandwhich wants to get back to full guard.
Aphelios thows a huge punch but Sandwhich dodges it nicely.
Aphelios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aphelios stalling.
Aphelios 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.
Sandwhich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aphelios.
Aphelios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aphelios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aphelios throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandwhich working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sandwhich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aphelios throws a strike but Sandwhich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sandwhich postures up.
Sandwhich passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Aphelios manages to get to full guard.
Sandwhich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aphelios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Aphelios controls Sandwhich momentarily but Sandwhich frees himself.
Sandwhich preventing the sweep.
Aphelios striking off his back but it's not causing Sandwhich any problems.
Aphelios controls Sandwhich momentarily but Sandwhich frees himself.
Aphelios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandwhich is one step ahead there.
Aphelios working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aphelios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandwhich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aphelios is in close to Sandwhich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandwhich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aphelios controls the pace.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandwhich pulls Aphelios in close to prevent any damage.
Sandwhich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aphelios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that round.
That's time! Aphelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Aphelios shoots in and bounces Sandwhich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aphelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandwhich can do to turn this around?
Aphelios controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aphelios trying to control but Sandwhich is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sandwhich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aphelios.
Aphelios is working Sandwhich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sandwhich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aphelios postures up in Sandwhich's guard and throws a big left but Sandwhich blocks it.
Aphelios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aphelios is working Sandwhich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aphelios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aphelios throws a big elbow that misses.
Aphelios stands and throws Sandwhich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Aphelios trying to control the position but Sandwhich is working away.
Sandwhich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aphelios.
Aphelios looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sandwhich is avoiding damage well.
Aphelios working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sandwhich is not content to let Aphelios control the position.
Aphelios working the strikes but Sandwhich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sandwhich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aphelios.
Aphelios scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Aphelios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandwhich is refusing to be controlled, as Aphelios sits in half guard.
Aphelios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Aphelios there.
Sandwhich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aphelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aphelios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Aphelios there.
Icarus Aphelios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aphelios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aphelios is trying to control. Sandwhich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Aphelios thows a huge punch but Sandwhich dodges it nicely.
Aphelios is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandwhich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sandwhich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Aphelios seems content to control.
Sandwhich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aphelios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aphelios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aphelios controlling the action here.
Sandwhich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aphelios is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandwhich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sandwhich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
Sandwhich swings wildly with an uppercut but Aphelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandwhich stops a takedown attempt from Aphelios.
Aphelios managing to block the knees to the body from Sandwhich.
Aphelios avoiding damage as Sandwhich throws knees to the body.
Sandwhich trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Aphelios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aphelios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwhich has momentary wrist control but Aphelios slips an elbow through the middle.
Aphelios throwing strikes from guard but Sandwhich blocks nicely.
Aphelios lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Sandwhich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sandwhich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aphelios advances position into side control!
Aphelios tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Aphelios.
Aphelios misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aphelios is working Sandwhich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sandwhich on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Aphelios is trying to ground and pound but Sandwhich uses the momentary lack of control by Aphelios to regain half guard.
Aphelios not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aphelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandwhich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aphelios.
Aphelios thows a huge punch but Sandwhich dodges it nicely.
Aphelios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aphelios is looking to take a break and control but Sandwhich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
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. Aphelios connects with a nice short shot to Sandwhich's temple.
Aphelios throwing shots but Sandwhich is blocking nicely.
Aphelios is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knuckle Sandwhich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aphelios is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aphelios throwing shots but Sandwhich is blocking nicely.
Aphelios is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sandwhich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Sandwhich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Sandwhich trying to hold on to Aphelios's head to control him but Aphelios postures up.
Aphelios is trying to control. Sandwhich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sandwhich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aphelios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandwhich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Sandwhich is looking to control Aphelios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandwhich avoid being mounted?
Aphelios wants to control but Sandwhich is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandwhich has hold of Aphelios's hands but Aphelios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aphelios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Icarus Aphelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Aphelios is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Icarus Aphelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aphelios, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icarus Aphelios! |
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Event:
RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aphelios closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
Aphelios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios passes into half guard.
Aphelios content to control rather than advance.
Aphelios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aphelios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aphelios working Thibodeaux over with strikes. #T1#
Aphelios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aphelios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aphelios passes to side control.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aphelios staying calm.
Aphelios scores with punches from side control.
Aphelios working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aphelios takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Aphelios scoring with strikes.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aphelios is working Thibodeaux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aphelios lands an elbow.
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!
Aphelios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aphelios moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Thibodeaux gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aphelios lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thibodeaux taking shots to the head.
Aphelios looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aphelios looking to finish Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux is bucking up trying to escape but Aphelios cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aphelios 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.
Aphelios landing strikes from the mount and Thibodeaux is in trouble! #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Aphelios breaks from Thibodeaux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Aphelios finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aphelios postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thibodeaux in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thibodeaux to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Icarus Aphelios! |
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Event:
RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Aphelios connects with a body shot.#TD#
Aphelios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Aphelios postures up and lands a big shot to Thibodeaux's brow.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aphelios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Aphelios throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux wants to pass the guard but Aphelios is keeping the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux stands and throws Aphelios's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Thibodeaux wants to control but Aphelios is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios defending against the ground and pound.
Aphelios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aphelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Aphelios is keeping him busy.
Aphelios is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aphelios avoid being mounted?
Aphelios is looking for a sweep. Thibodeaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aphelios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aphelios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aphelios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Aphelios keeps moving.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Aphelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thibodeaux enables Aphelios to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thibodeaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Aphelios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thibodeaux managing to control the position.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aphelios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aphelios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aphelios connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux pulls Aphelios in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aphelios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aphelios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aphelios landing with the ground and pound.
Aphelios throwing strikes but missing.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Aphelios from controlling successfully.
Aphelios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aphelios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thibodeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aphelios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #T1#
Aphelios is in close to Thibodeaux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aphelios throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Aphelios won't allow Thibodeaux to sweep him here.
Aphelios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aphelios looking to sit in guard and control but Thibodeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aphelios throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aphelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thibodeaux being controlled here momentarily.
Aphelios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thibodeaux manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aphelios is looking to work some ground and pound but Thibodeaux has wrist control.
Aphelios trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Aphelios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Aphelios seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aphelios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aphelios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aphelios is keeping the position for now.
Aphelios 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.
Aphelios keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully. #T4#
Thibodeaux controlling from the top position.
Thibodeaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Aphelios is retaining full guard.
Thibodeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Aphelios.
Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Aphelios has wrist control.
Aphelios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aphelios drives through with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aphelios.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught napping as Aphelios dives in and scores a takedown. Thibodeaux manages to retain guard.
Aphelios trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Aphelios won't allow Thibodeaux to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aphelios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aphelios throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aphelios's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVB#
Thibodeaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aphelios wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Aphelios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there. #T1#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Thibodeaux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thibodeaux looking to pass the guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Aphelios keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aphelios scores with a jab to the body.
Aphelios jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aphelios misses the shot to the body.
Aphelios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Aphelios misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aphelios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aphelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aphelios pulls Thibodeaux in to control the position. #T3#
Aphelios working a defensive guard here.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aphelios tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thibodeaux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aphelios is looking for a sweep.
Aphelios manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aphelios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aphelios swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Aphelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Aphelios is trying to keep Thibodeaux in close.
Aphelios pulls Thibodeaux in to control the position.
Aphelios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aphelios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aphelios is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thibodeaux reverses the position - he's now on top in Aphelios's guard.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Icarus Aphelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aphelios wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Well Aphelios has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icarus Aphelios! |
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Event:
RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Aphelios shoots in but Zlobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Aphelios.
Aphelios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zlobin defends well and Aphelios ends up having to push Zlobin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aphelios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aphelios swings widly with a right hand
and Zlobin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zlobin feints a jab promting Aphelios to slip. Zlobin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aphelios slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aphelios looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aphelios shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Zlobin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icarus Aphelios.
Aphelios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Aphelios is rocked!
Aphelios drops his hands momentarily. Zlobin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Aphelios staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Aphelios doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Zlobin!
Andrey Zlobin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Serra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aphelios looking for a sweep. Not yet Aphelios, not yet.
Aphelios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aphelios keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Aphelios wants to sweep here but Serra controlling him for the moment.
Aphelios is working hard here to advance position.
Aphelios keeping full guard, as Serra tries to pass.
Aphelios throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios is trying to control the position but Serra postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serra trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom. #T1#
Serra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aphelios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aphelios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aphelios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aphelios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aphelios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Aphelios prevents Serra from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Serra actively working from the bottom here.
Aphelios working Serra over with strikes.
Serra is trying to get back to full guard.
Aphelios looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Serra moves into full guard.
Aphelios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aphelios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serra on the ground.
Aphelios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aphelios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aphelios working away.
Serra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Aphelios scores with punches from side control.
Aphelios working away.
Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serra to see if he's OK.
Serra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aphelios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Serra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Serra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aphelios's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Aphelios there.
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. Aphelios connects with a nice short shot to Serra's temple.
Serra is looking for a sweep. Aphelios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serra trying to hold on to Aphelios's head to control him but Aphelios postures up.
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Aphelios is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes.
Aphelios is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aphelios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aphelios lands a nice short elbow.
Serra trying to control but Aphelios postures up.
Aphelios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aphelios lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Aphelios.
Aphelios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aphelios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Serra!
Aphelios looks up at the clock and then as Serra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aphelios smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Serra is trying to get back to half guard.
Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serra to see if he's OK.
Serra taking a bit of punishment here - Aphelios scoring with strikes.
Aphelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serra can do to turn this around?
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes.
Serra is not content to let Aphelios control the position.
Serra prevents Aphelios from improving position.
Aphelios working the ground and pound.
Aphelios taking a breather here. #T1#
Aphelios cracks Serra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aphelios working the body and head with strikes.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aphelios lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Serra is rocked!
Serra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Serra is still in real trouble! Can Aphelios finish him?
Aphelios stalling.
Serra seems to have recovered his senses.
Serra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Aphelios working Serra over with strikes.
Aphelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aphelios lands strikes from half guard.
Serra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aphelios postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aphelios lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra looking to control.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.
Aphelios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Serra looking for a sweep. Not yet Serra, not yet.
Aphelios working some strikes from top position.
Aphelios is in close to Serra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios works over Serra with some ground and pound from guard.
Aphelios content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Serra has his foot on Aphelios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aphelios works his way back into a safe position though.
Aphelios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aphelios stays in close to Serra's body and controls the position.
Aphelios has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Aphelios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serra's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serra is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aphelios throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aphelios lands an upkick as Serra stands over him.
Aphelios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aphelios tries to get out of the position.
Serra is fighting to break Aphelios's control of his arms but Aphelios is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Serra pushes down on Aphelios's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aphelios wants to get back to full guard.
Serra thows a huge punch but Aphelios dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Serra shoots in and bounces Aphelios off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aphelios scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Aphelios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serra's guard. #REVR#
Aphelios connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Serra has his foot on Aphelios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aphelios works his way back into a safe position though.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aphelios distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra is trying to keep Aphelios in close.
#SUB2#
Serra is looking for a triangle but Aphelios pushes his legs off easily.
Aphelios is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Aphelios distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aphelios trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Aphelios stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aphelios landing some decent shots from guard.
Aphelios content to stall in guard here.
Aphelios makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aphelios is in close to Serra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.#T2#
Aphelios stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aphelios postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serra trying to control the position.
Aphelios scoring with some ground and pound.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.
Serra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aphelios controls the pace.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Serra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aphelios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Aphelios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Icarus Aphelios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aphelios is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Aphelios is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Serra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aphelios is looking to defend but Serra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aphelios! Serra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aphelios taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aphelios's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aphelios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aphelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aphelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Aphelios drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson wants to stand back up but Aphelios manages to pass into side control.
Aphelios in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aphelios lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aphelios working the head with strikes.
Aphelios looks up at the clock and then as Simpson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aphelios smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simpson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Aphelios lands a big elbow - Simpson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Simpson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Icarus Aphelios! |
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