Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Banner looks to throw the jab but Aprile is out of range.
Aprile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aprile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Aprile counters with a big uppercut that knocks Banner off his feet! Aprile dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner is trying to escape the position but Aprile is controlling the position.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?
Banner pushes Aprile away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aprile gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aprile working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Aprile stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.
Aprile throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Aprile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aprile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Banner.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner slips under a jab.#T1#
Aprile ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Aprile throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Aprile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aprile.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Aprile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aprile blocks a jab.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner staying out of range there.
Aprile slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner has a takedown stuffed.
Aprile is looking to counter punch.
Aprile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner scores with a nice head shot.
Banner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aprile's waist but Aprile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banner off to one side. #T2#
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aprile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aprile looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Banner.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner. That snapped Aprile's head back.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aprile moves away from the strike by Banner.
Aprile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner cracks Aprile with an open hand slap.
Aprile misses with a few strikes there.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Aprile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Aprile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banner eats them both and turns towards Aprile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Banner.
Richie Aprile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Aprile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aprile.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Aprile throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Aprile throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Aprile stuffs the takedown.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Aprile lands with a good body shot.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Banner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner misses with a hook. Aprile ducked under it nicely.
Banner lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aprile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aprile needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Aprile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aprile.
Aprile tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Aprile catches Banner right on the button with a cross.
Aprile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Banner.
Aprile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Banner lands with a cross.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Banner tests Aprile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aprile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner thuds a left hand into Aprile's body.
Banner moves forwards but Aprile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aprile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a hook but Aprile avoids it easily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aprile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.#T1#
Banner misses with the combination.
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Banner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aprile connects with a body shot that sends Banner's belly button to the back.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aprile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aprile scores with a jab.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Aprile's head but Aprile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Aprile moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Banner goes down! Can Aprile finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Aprile stands up and waves to Banner to follow him.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aprile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Banner counter with a right hand. #T2#
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aprile.
Aprile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Aprile does it's job there.
Aprile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banner throws a right hand that Aprile ducks under and follows up with a left that Aprile also avoids with ease.
Aprile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Aprile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Aprile.
A quick step to the side and Aprile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aprile tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aprile defends well and Banner ends up having to push Aprile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aprile.
Banner misses with a hook. Aprile ducked under it nicely.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aprile misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aprile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner looks for a takedown but Aprile sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Aprile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aprile swivels and escapes.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Aprile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aprile crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banner - the referee stops the clock and Aprile gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banner. Aprile manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Aprile tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aprile slips under a jab from Banner.
Aprile lands an overhand right.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aprile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Aprile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Aprile moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aprile blocks a head kick by Banner.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aprile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Aprile staying out of range there.
Banner slips a jab and a cross from Aprile.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aprile blocks a jab.
Aprile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Aprile's head.
Aprile misses with a looping left.
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Aprile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aprile lands a slapping body shot.
Aprile throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Banner.
Banner cracks Aprile with an open hand slap.
Jab by Banner.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.#T2#
Aprile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Aprile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aprile throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.
Banner lands a high kick!
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Aprile. Those never looked like landing.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Aprile moves out of range easily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Aprile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aprile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner thuds his right hand into Aprile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aprile throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range. #T3#
Aprile misses the jab.
Banner scores with a jab. Aprile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Aprile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner's hands.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Banner.
Banner tries to bum rush Aprile with a series of wild strikes but Aprile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile slips a straight right by Banner.#T4#
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aprile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Aprile.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
A big left from Aprile misses.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Aprile.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Banner.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aprile.
Aprile looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Richie Aprile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!

Event: OFK 427 -
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Nightmare lands an overhand right.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Aprile moves out of range.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a wild body shot.
Aprile scores with a nice strike.
Aprile moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nightmare ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
Aprile throws a combination that misses
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aprile lands a jab to Nightmare's midsection.
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aprile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmare as he connects with a hook.
Nightmare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
As Aprile looks to move away, Nightmare throws a big counter combo but Aprile just gets out of the way.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Nightmare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nightmare connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Nightmare.
As Nightmare backs off Aprile throws a huge counter combo but Nightmare manages to avoid it all.
Nightmare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aprile takes a swing at Nightmare's ribcage but misses.
Aprile misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nightmare tries to clinch but Aprile is having none of it.
Nightmare misses with a looping right.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aprile misses with a looping left.
Aprile swings widly with a right hand
and Nightmare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aprile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nightmare counters with a nice body shot.
Aprile connects with a looping right hand.
Aprile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nightmare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aprile misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Aprile misses with an uppercut
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Aprile misses with a body shot #KD#
and Nightmare counters with a nice right hand that sends Aprile toppling to the canvas! Aprile scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nightmare finish him?!#ROC#Aprile is rocked!
Nightmare lands a brutal uppercut that launches Aprile off his feet! Aprile tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Last Nightmare!
A victorious Last Nightmare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Nicholas slips under a jab from Aprile.
A big left from Nicholas misses.
Aprile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Aprile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicholas.
Nicholas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aprile.
Aprile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicholas misses with a left hand
enabling Aprile to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicholas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicholas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aprile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicholas has time to react.
Nicholas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aprile walks into a stiff left hand from Nicholas.#KD#
Aprile moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nicholas goes down! Can Aprile finish him!?#ROC#Nicholas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile postures up.
Nicholas is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?#T1##SU#
Aprile stands up from Nicholas's guard - Aprile perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crack! Aprile connects with the perfect overhand right and Nicholas falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Aprile!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Aprile!
After winning the bout, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Aprile looks to land a combination. Van Kerckhoven sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aprile throws a lazy uppercut
and Aprile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aprile moves out of range as Van Kerckhoven strikes.
Aprile misses with the combination.
Van Kerckhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aprile. That did some damage!
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Van Kerckhoven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Aprile connects with a looping right hand.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a leg kick.
Aprile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aprile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aprile staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Aprile.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Van Kerckhoven responds with a good body kick, but Aprile manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Aprile slips a jab and a cross from Van Kerckhoven.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab from Aprile.
Aprile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aprile connects with a right hand. Van Kerckhoven shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Aprile misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kerckhoven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aprile connects with a jab.#T3#
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Van Kerckhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aprile throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
Aprile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven slips a straight right by Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Aprile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kerckhoven dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Richie Aprile has been cut.
Aprile throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Kerckhoven counter with a right hand. #T4#
Aprile misses with a wild combination.
Aprile throws a body punch but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Aprile throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
Van Kerckhoven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kerckhoven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile throws a good cross that connects.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Van Kerckhoven.
Aprile throws the left hand but Van Kerckhoven avoids the punch easily.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aprile sprawling to the canvas! Aprile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Kerckhoven finish him?!
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 Richie Aprile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richie Aprile's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aprile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Kerckhoven in his tracks.
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven lands a big right hand that sends Aprile crashing to the mat! Van Kerckhoven stays standing though and waves Aprile back to his feet!
Aprile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aprile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aprile swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Kerckhoven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aprile.
Aprile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Aprile.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven sends Aprile crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Kerckhoven is motioning to the referee to let Aprile up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aprile lands a really nice looking cross but Van Kerckhoven seems unphased. #T1#
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kerckhoven is just out of range.
Van Kerckhoven follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Van Kerckhoven finds it's way through Aprile's defenses.
Aprile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Kerckhoven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Kerckhoven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aprile looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kerckhoven is just out of range.#T2#
Aprile scores with a nice head shot.
Richie Aprile is winning the standup battle so far.
Aprile misses with a straight right.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Van Kerckhoven slips the punch.
Van Kerckhoven lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aprile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Kerckhoven momentarily.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Kerckhoven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.#T3#
Aprile tests Van Kerckhoven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aprile moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aprile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aprile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aprile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Kerckhoven! But no joy.
Aprile throws a jab when Van Kerckhoven was well out of range.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Van Kerckhoven slips a jab and a cross from Aprile.
Van Kerckhoven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws a shot from downtown. Aprile moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Aprile connects with a body shot that sends Van Kerckhoven's belly button to the back.
Aprile lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Kerckhoven takes one to the chin there.
Van Kerckhoven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aprile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Kerckhoven. Aprile shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aprile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Aprile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Aprile's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aprile misses with a wild body shot.
Aprile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Kerckhoven can do to turn this around?
Aprile slips under a jab from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aprile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Kerckhoven to counter with a crisp jab.
Aprile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Kerckhoven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aprile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aprile. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kerckhoven unleashes a big counter combination but Aprile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Aprile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Aprile misses with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a hook
and Aprile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Kerckhoven throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Aprile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Van Kerckhoven slips the punch.
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Aprile misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Van Kerckhoven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#KD2#
Van Kerckhoven drops Aprile with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aprile looks back up at him and smiles so Van Kerckhoven waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Aprile is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aprile throws a combination that misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a huge right that knocks Aprile out cold! Van Kerckhoven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
A very excited looking Patrick Van Kerckhoven 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.

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Aprile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aprile looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Aprile's head but Aprile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aprile throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Aprile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter throws a hook but Aprile blocks it.
Hunter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Aprile.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Aprile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aprile with a body shot.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Aprile saw that one coming.
Hunter wants to slow Aprile down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aprile.
Aprile throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.
Hunter throws the left hand but Aprile avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hunter swings for the body but Aprile moves out of range.
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Aprile's leg but Aprile calmly moves out of range.
Aprile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aprile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aprile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
Hunter tries to clinch but Aprile is having none of it.
Aprile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aprile under the eye.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.
Aprile slips a jab from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aprile throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Aprile avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Aprile throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Aprile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aprile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunter lands a jab.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Aprile's shoulder, as Aprile tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter lands a jab.
Aprile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Aprile's head but Aprile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aprile throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hunter darts in and clinches Aprile up against the cage.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Aprile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Aprile is trying to force a seperation but Hunter has the dominant position.#T3#
Aprile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter just leaning against Aprile, taking a breather. #BC#
Aprile breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Aprile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aprile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Aprile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Aprile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aprile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aprile misses the jab.
Aprile is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hunter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aprile misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aprile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Aprile ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
A punch lands to the side of Aprile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter connects with a crisp jab.
Aprile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aprile lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Aprile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aprile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aprile blocking some punches.
Aprile is trying to break free.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aprile is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
Aprile slips a jab from Hunter.
Aprile throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Aprile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aprile slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter misses with a hook. Aprile ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Aprile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Aprile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Aprile cracks Hunter with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aprile, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aprile working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aprile.#T1#
Hunter lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aprile tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Aprile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Hunter lands a left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hunter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aprile tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aprile has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A body shot lands from Hunter.
A short left from Hunter.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aprile's efforts to push away.
Aprile wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter. #BC#
Aprile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Aprile against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aprile is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aprile backwards.
Hunter is stalling here.
Aprile tries to circle away but Hunter has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Hunter lands a right hand.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Aprile controls the action.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Aprile.
Hunter avoiding damage.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter cracks Aprile with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aprile prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Aprile blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Aprile has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aprile backwards.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aprile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Aprile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isopaa Hunter.
Aprile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aprile.
Aprile lands with an overhand left.
Aprile scores with a hook.#KD#
Aprile lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hunter sprawling to the canvas. Aprile follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hunter hang on? #ROC#Hunter is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Aprile postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunter to stand up.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Aprile finish him?
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Aprile back into the cage.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter cracks Aprile with a nice body shot.
Aprile blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Aprile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hunter misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile slips under a jab.
Hunter works Aprile's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aprile walks into a left hand.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hunter darts in and clinches Aprile up against the cage.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Aprile takes a shot to the head.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter has Aprile pressed against the cage, preventing Aprile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunter.
Hunter gets through Aprile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Aprile takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hunter on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Hunter works on Aprile's body with a couple of short punches.
Aprile takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Aprile is rocked!
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Aprile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aprile takes a shot to the head.
Hunter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aprile to his knees! Hunter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Aprile throws a jab when Draconis was well out of range.
Draconis feinted with a counter takedown.
Draconis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Draconis moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Draconis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aprile sprawls well initially but Draconis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Draconis throwing shots but Aprile is blocking nicely.
Aprile tries to kick Draconis off but Draconis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Draconis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aprile defending well though.
Draconis is nestled in close to Aprile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Draconis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draconis 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.
Draconis wants to take a breather but Aprile is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis wants to free his trapped foot but Aprile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Draconis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Draconis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Aprile is looking to escape.#SUB#
Draconis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aprile has recovered full guard.
Aprile wants to stand up but Draconis is controlling him.
Aprile looking for a sweep. Not yet Aprile, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draconis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aprile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Aprile with a hook.
Aprile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draconis.
It seemed like Aprile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aprile digs a good body shot into Draconis's ribs.
Aprile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Draconis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Draconis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Draconis or perhaps it was just good defense by Aprile, which made it look bad.
Draconis has his takedown stuffed
and Aprile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##TD#
Draconis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aprile taking a bit of punishment here - Draconis scoring with strikes.
Aprile wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aprile gets back to half guard.
Draconis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aprile defending well though.
Draconis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aprile 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.
Aprile is trying to get back to full guard.
Draconis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Aprile wants to get back to his feet.
Draconis working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Draconis is looking for a kimura but Aprile is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draconis to get the leverage. #ES2#
Aprile pushes Draconis off and gets back to his feet.
Draconis slips under a jab from Aprile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draconis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draconis shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Aprile lands the left hand.
Aprile lands with a nice combination. Draconis backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#Tommy Draconis's cut is getting worse.
Richie Aprile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Draconis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aprile's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draconis prevents Aprile from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Aprile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Draconis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aprile is fending him off so far but Draconis persists. Nope, Aprile circles away and we're back to standing.
Draconis shoots in looking for a takedown but Aprile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draconis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draconis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aprile circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draconis moves out of range of the strikes.
Draconis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draconis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Draconis slips the punch.
Draconis moves out of range of the strikes.
Draconis looks to land a left hand but Aprile moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aprile wants it to stay on the feet.
Aprile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
Aprile lands with an uppercut that bounces Draconis off the cage and back into range.
Aprile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draconis.
Aprile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draconis in his tracks. #T1#
Aprile missing with a left hand there. Draconis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draconis swings widly with a right hand
and Aprile counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Tommy Draconis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Aprile finds it's way through Draconis's defenses.
Richie Aprile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aprile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Aprile. That snapped Draconis's head back.
Draconis throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Aprile counters with a beautiful punch that sends Draconis to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aprile trying to stand up but can't free himself from Draconis's guard.
Draconis 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##SUB#
Draconis is trying to work for a kimura but Aprile is defending well.
Draconis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##ES2#
Aprile has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Draconis is on him like a limpet, forcing Aprile back against the cage.#BC2#
Aprile breaks the clinch. #TD#
Aprile tries to sprawl but Draconis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aprile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aprile is staying active underneath Draconis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draconis winds up and cracks Aprile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draconis not doing much here.
Draconis is looking to take a break and control but Aprile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Draconis slips a nice elbow through Aprile's hands, connecting with Aprile's forehead.
Draconis prevents Aprile from standing back up.
Aprile is refusing to be controlled, as Draconis sits in half guard.
Draconis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Draconis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aprile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aprile gets full guard.
Draconis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draconis wants to control from the top but Aprile keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draconis being controlled here momentarily.
Aprile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Draconis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Draconis scores with a jab. Aprile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draconis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Draconis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aprile takes one to the side of the head.
Aprile tries to bum rush Draconis with a series of wild strikes but Draconis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draconis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Aprile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Draconis avoids the body shot from Aprile.
Aprile throws a body punch but Draconis moves out of range.
Draconis attempts a counter takedown but Aprile avoids it well and moves away.
Draconis lands with a nice body punch.
Draconis dives in and grabs Aprile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aprile pushes down on Draconis's head and hops out.
Aprile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Draconis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aprile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aprile as he jumps to the side.
Aprile fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
Aprile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aprile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draconis. #T1#
Aprile lands a glancing blow to the side of Draconis's head.#TD#
Draconis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aprile is trying to stand up here but Draconis is controlling him well.
Aprile is trying to maintain the position but Draconis is very close to passing his half guard.
Draconis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aprile is looking to get to half guard.
Aprile wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Draconis. #T2#
Aprile wants to hold on but Draconis pushes him away.
Aprile wants to try and get back to his feet.
Aprile in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aprile is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aprile taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Draconis working for a guillotine from mount but Aprile is in no mood to give up.
Draconis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aprile? #T3#
The referee warns Aprile that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Draconis tries to control but Aprile wriggling away.
Aprile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aprile is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tommy Draconis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aprile wants to control but Draconis is having none of it.
Draconis with a couple of short strikes.
Aprile is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Draconis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aprile is looking to escape. #SUB#
Aprile defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Draconis.
Aprile is trying desperately to improve position.
Draconis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Draconis with shots to the head and body - Aprile looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richie Aprile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draconis won't let Aprile get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Draconis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aprile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Aprile!
Richie Aprile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tommy Draconis was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.

Event: RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Aprile misses with a straight left.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aprile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aprile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Aprile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aprile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aprile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aprile wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Aprile misses.
Aprile misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile misses with a hook.#TD2#
Lesnar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but Aprile is blocking nicely.
Aprile is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Aprile is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar. #SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar throwing shots but Aprile is blocking nicely.
Aprile is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lesnar 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. #SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aprile's coaches at Top of Food Chain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aprile defends it well.
Aprile manages to get to full guard.
Aprile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Aprile keeps moving.
Aprile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar. #T3#
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Aprile is retaining full guard.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aprile's guard.
Aprile wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Aprile defends the submission attempt.#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.
Aprile wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aprile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Aprile pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Aprile is defending well. #SUB2#
Lesnar 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Aprile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Aprile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aprile throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aprile!
Aprile tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aprile wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Aprile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Aprile is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lesnar asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aprile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Aprile gets back to half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Aprile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lesnar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Aprile wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aprile is looking to get to half guard.
Aprile is trying to stand up.
Lesnar looking to finish Aprile with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aprile!
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar cracks Aprile with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3##SUB2#
Lesnar looking for a guillotine from mount but Aprile is having none of it.
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aprile is looking to escape.
Aprile is controlling an arm, preventing Lesnar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aprile controls the position.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lesnar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Aprile is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar looking to control but Aprile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Lesnar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aprile is now in Lesnar's guard. A big mistake from Lesnar there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Lesnar working for a triangle but Aprile defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Aprile.#TD2#
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aprile wants to get back to his feet.
Aprile keeping hold of Lesnar's head, controlling as best he can.
Lesnar wants to control but Aprile is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aprile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Aprile is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Aprile kicks off Lesnar and gets to his feet.
Richie Aprile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aprile defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Aprile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aprile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lesnar scores with a punch to the head.
Aprile loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Aprile looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aprile throws a big shot that misses.
Aprile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Aprile throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Aprile.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.#T3#
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Aprile throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aprile tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aprile has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Aprile is trying to stand.
Aprile trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Aprile dodges it nicely.
Aprile controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar stops Aprile from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richie Aprile.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!

Event: RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Aprile counters with a series of strikes that sends Banner to the canvas! Aprile follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Aprile throwing strikes but missing.
Banner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom\'s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
Aprile gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting.
Banner misses with a straight left. #CL#
Aprile gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
A short right from Aprile.
Aprile tries to break the clinch but Banner is controlling the position. #BC#
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Aprile slips the punch.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a hook but Aprile avoids it easily.
Aprile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile walks into a straight right hand from Banner.
Aprile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aprile scores with a jab.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aprile.#T1#
Nice shot by Banner.#KD2#
Aprile waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Banner. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Banner to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Aprile wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aprile. #BC2#
Aprile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner looks to land a combination but Aprile avoids it well.
Aprile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Banner misses
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Aprile is just out of range.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Aprile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aprile cracks Banner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Banner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Aprile pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Banner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Aprile!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Aprile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lasner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lasner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aprile throws a jab but it's blocked by Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook but Lasner avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lasner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lasner wants to free his trapped foot but Aprile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lasner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasner tries to pass to full mount but Aprile defends it.
Lasner slows the pace down in half guard.
Lasner is stalling here. Aprile is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lasner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aprile has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Lasner is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Aprile stands up.
Aprile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lasner.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lasner dodges the punch combination from Aprile.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
And Lasner tries to counter it with a takedown but Aprile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lasner. #T2#
Good exchange - Aprile coming out on top.
Aprile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aprile looks to throw the jab but Lasner is out of range.
Lasner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aprile tries to avoid it but Lasner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aprile to the ground. Aprile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lasner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aprile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner shoots in and drives through. Aprile sprawls well.
Lasner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Aprile misses its intended target.
Lasner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aprile.
Lasner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Lasner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aprile.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
A jab from Aprile misses.
Lasner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lasner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aprile circles away.
Richie Aprile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burk Lasner.
Lasner fails to land the takedown.
Aprile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Lasner's shoulder, as Lasner tries to avoid the shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Lasner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lasner feints the counter takedown.
Aprile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aprile throws a jab when Lasner was well out of range.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Aprile. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Aprile finds it's target.
Aprile throws a body shot but no joy.
Lasner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lasner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lasner fails with the takedown
letting Aprile counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lasner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lasner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Lasner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Aprile dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aprile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lasner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lasner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richie Aprile is winning the standup battle so far.
Aprile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Aprile bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lasner! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Lasner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasner controlling Aprile's posture.
Lasner is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aprile is one step ahead there. #SU#
Aprile stands up from Lasner's guard - Aprile perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aprile fakes the body blow, causing Lasner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lasner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Aprile!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Aprile lands a nice hook to Mantzurin's body. Mantzurin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aprile lands a really nice looking cross but Mantzurin seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin tries to close the distance and clinch but Aprile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantzurin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aprile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantzurin ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
Aprile misses the jab.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mantzurin tries to clinch
and Mantzurin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aprile throws a looping overhand right but Mantzurin ducks down to avoid it.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Aprile circles away. #T1#
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Mantzurin's shoulder, as Mantzurin tries to avoid the shot.
Aprile moves out of range of the leg kick from Mantzurin.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Mantzurin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aprile throws a hook but Mantzurin blocks it.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.
Mantzurin missing with knees to the body.
Mantzurin takes a shot to the head.
Aprile has Mantzurin pressed against the cage, preventing Mantzurin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aprile blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aprile breaks from the clinch.
Mantzurin slips a straight right by Aprile.
Aprile thuds a left hand into Mantzurin's body.#T2#
Mantzurin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Aprile cracks Mantzurin with an uppercut from hell and Mantzurin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aprile's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile 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.
Mantzurin is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?#SUB#
Aprile is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aprile drops back looking for a leg! Mantzurin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantzurin manages to kick Aprile off! Aprile jumps back into Mantzurin's guard.
Mantzurin seems to have recovered his senses.
Aprile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Aprile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aprile advances position into side control!
Mantzurin gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Mantzurin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mantzurin wants to improve his position but Aprile is controlling well.
Aprile has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aprile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Mantzurin is in a horrible position here. Aprile smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
Aprile looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aprile unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mantzurin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aprile celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Aprile!
A victorious Richie Aprile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Aprile slips a straight right by Svensson.
Aprile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aprile staying out of range there.
Aprile is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aprile.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aprile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aprile.
Aprile slips under a jab.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Aprile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aprile.
Aprile slips a straight right by Svensson.
An attempted straight right counter from Aprile misses the target.
Aprile cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aprile lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Svensson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Aprile!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Aprile!

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