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Event:
NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Apollo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apollo throws an elbow but Burton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Apollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burton is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo working away.
Burton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Apollo.
Burton is not content to let Apollo control the position. #T1#
Burton wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Apollo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Apollo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burton is avoiding damage well.
Burton is looking to reverse the position.
Apollo throws a strike aimed at the side of Burton's head but Burton avoids it well.
Apollo 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.#SUB#
Apollo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Burton isn't going anywhere.#T2##SUB#
Apollo tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Burton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apollo working away.
Burton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Apollo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Apollo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Apollo trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burton tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position. #SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apollo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burton wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Burton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Apollo working the ground and pound.#T4#
Apollo wants to control for a moment but Burton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burton trying to hold on to Apollo's head to control him but Apollo postures up.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apollo misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Apollo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apollo is in Burton's guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Apollo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Apollo swings around for an armbar but Burton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Apollo's guard.
Burton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ray Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.#SU2#
Apollo is working an open guard so Burton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo tries to counter with a takedown but Burton is quick to defend against it.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo darts in looking for a takedown but Burton gets double underhooks and turns Apollo into the cage. #BC2#
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton cracks Apollo with a good jab.#TD#
Apollo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apollo throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Apollo pushes down on Burton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo slips a nice elbow through Burton's hands, connecting with Burton's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Apollo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. Apollo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton trying to control the position.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Burton has his hands on Apollo's head, controlling the position.
Burton keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Burton has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Apollo advances position into side control!
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Burton is trying to improve his position.
Burton is being controlled here.
Apollo trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Apollo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton dodges the ground and pound from Apollo.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face as Apollo controls the position.
Burton struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Burton sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Apollo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo.
Burton controlling the position.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Burton 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.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Apollo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.#SUB2#
Burton pushes a forearm under Apollo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Apollo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Burton!
Ray Apollo spoke after the fight, saying 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Apollo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is getting worse.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Apollo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Apollo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Apollo's gas tank.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Ray Apollo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Apollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Apollo shrugs off.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto. #CUT2#Jeez, Ray Apollo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Apollo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Yamamoto pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Apollo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
Rogerio Yamamoto made sure to mention his sponsor, NARCOS in his post fight interview.
The defeated Ray Apollo had this to say: 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Apollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo tries for a takedown but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Apollo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eclaro tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Apollo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro is trying to improve his position.
Apollo throws a strike aimed at the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro avoids it well.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eclaro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Apollo landing a few strikes. #T1#
Eclaro is trying to improve his position.
Eclaro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Apollo's best efforts.#SUB2#
Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Eclaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Eclaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eclaro's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo looks to land a strike but Eclaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eclaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eclaro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Apollo 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.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up. #T2#
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Apollo is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Eclaro lands a couple of elbows.
Apollo controlling the position.
Apollo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eclaro defends it easily.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Eclaro advances position into side control!#T3#
Apollo is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working. #SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Apollo is working away.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo gets back to half guard.
Apollo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Apollo is trying to maintain the position but Eclaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Apollo defending well.
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 Paul Eclaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apollo.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Eclaro as Apollo shoots in.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Eclaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Apollo.#TD2#
Apollo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eclaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Eclaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo is working Eclaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Eclaro is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.#SUB#
Eclaro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Apollo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eclaro has tightened it up now! Apollo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Eclaro!
After winning the bout, Paul Eclaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ray Apollo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Apollo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garak on his heels. He'll look to pass Garak's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Garak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Garak is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Garak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Apollo throws a big elbow that misses.
Garak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Garak being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Garak's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Garak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garak looking to control.
Garak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Garak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo pushing down on Garak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Garak tries to roll over but Apollo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo throwing shots but Garak is blocking nicely.
Garak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apollo.
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garak defending well though.
Apollo works his way into full mount!
Garak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Apollo.
Apollo throwing strikes here but Garak is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Apollo avoids the attempt from Garak to control.
Apollo throws some wild stikes that Garak manages to avoid easily.
Apollo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Apollo wants to control but Garak has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Garak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Garak gets full guard.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Garak keeps moving.
Garak is trying to keep Apollo in close.
Garak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garak controlling Apollo's posture. #SUB#
Garak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garak trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
Garak keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garak keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Apollo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Garak has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Apollo manages to get his head free but now Garak has transitioned to an armbar! Apollo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Garak! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Ray Apollo had this to say: 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
AFC #21
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apollo showed some decent athleticism there.
Bee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Apollo is trying to control. Bee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Apollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Bee is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apollo is working for a kimura but Bee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bee is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #T1#
Apollo prevents Bee from improving his position.#SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bee defends it well. #SUB#
Apollo is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Apollo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apollo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bee! #SUB#
Apollo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bee has worked his arm free - good work by Bee!
#T2##SUB#
Apollo tries for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Bee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Apollo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Bee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Apollo is stalling here. Bee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Apollo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Apollo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Apollo seems a little lost for a moment, as Bee dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo tries to buck Bee off but Bee is having none of it.
Apollo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Bee 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.
Bee is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Apollo tries to get to full guard but Bee has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Apollo trying to control here.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Bee is controlling well.
Apollo trying to hold on to Bee's head to control him but Bee postures up.
Apollo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Bee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bee won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Apollo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bee is defending well. Apollo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Apollo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Apollo!
Ray Apollo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Apollo gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Apollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Test is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Test has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Apollo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Test tries to escape but Apollo is in control. #SUB2#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Test is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Apollo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Test, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Test has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Apollo has hold of Test's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Test seems comfortable defending it but Apollo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Test is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Test is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Apollo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Apollo!
Our winner, Ray Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Berretta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berretta connects with a body shot.
Berretta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Berretta.
Berretta misses with a body punch
#TD2#
so Apollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Berretta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berretta wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berretta's guard. #SUB2#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Apollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Apollo works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Apollo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Apollo!
Our winner, Ray Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Apollo shoots for a takedown but Jernit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit misses the body punch #TD2#
and Apollo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Apollo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jernit dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jernit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jernit has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily.
#T1#
Jernit 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.
Apollo has Jernit pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Apollo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jernit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Apollo.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jernit manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Apollo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jernit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Apollo has Jernit in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jernit is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Jernit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jernit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jernit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jernit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jernit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Apollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jernit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jernit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily.
#SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jernit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jernit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Apollo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jernit uses it to pass to side control.
Jernit just content to control the position.
Apollo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo regains half guard.
Jernit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jernit's guard.#SUB2#
Apollo has gone for a leg lock! Jernit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apollo's guard.#REVR#
Jernit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Apollo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jernit stacks Apollo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jernit!
Apollo is not content to let Jernit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apollo regains half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Apollo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jernit passes into side control!
Jernit just content to control the position.
Jernit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Jernit postures up.
Jernit taking a breather here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Jernit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apollo is looking to get back to full guard here but Jernit has managed to pass to side control instead.
Apollo is looking to regain half guard here but Jernit keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Apollo wants to control but Jernit postures up.
Jernit controls the position.
Apollo tries to bench press Jernit off him but Jernit keeps the position.
Apollo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.
Jernit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jernit prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that second 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.#R3#
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jernit cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Jernit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
#T1#
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo shoots and misses
and Jernit counters with a huge left! Apollo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jernit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Apollo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jernit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
Ray Apollo was interviewed post fight and said 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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Event:
AFC #9
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pops swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
#TD#
Apollo gets a double leg takedown into Pops's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Apollo 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.
Pops is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apollo is controlling him.
Pops keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass. #SUB#
Apollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apollo drops back looking for a leg! Pops is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pops manages to kick Apollo off! Apollo jumps back into Pops's guard.
Pops trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Apollo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pops is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pops has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pops tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pops has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Apollo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pops is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Apollo pulls down on the head and he's put Pops to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Apollo!
A very excited looking Ray Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Poison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Poison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison chips away with some ground and pound.
Apollo has his hands on Poison's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Apollo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Poison has his hands clasped together but Apollo extends and breaks Poison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Apollo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Apollo!
A relieved looking Ray Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Juan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Nice body punch from Juan. #CL#
Juan forces Apollo back against the cage and clinches.
Juan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to break free but Apollo has control.
#BC#
Juan breaks the clinch.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Juan.
#T1#
Juan misses with a wild body shot.
Juan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Apollo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that.
Apollo works to advance to full mount. Juan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Apollo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Juan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Apollo off and cradles Juan's limp body as Apollo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ray Apollo!
Ray Apollo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Apollo moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Apollo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Apollo's ribs.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Knox drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Knox is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Apollo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knox to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Apollo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knox pulls down on the head and he's put Apollo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ray Apollo spoke after the fight, saying 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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