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Event:
KIFC 97
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kroner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Apfelbaum, not yet. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Kroner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apfelbaum is keeping the position for now.
Kroner is pushing down on Apfelbaum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apfelbaum is fighting to maintain full guard but Kroner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apfelbaum regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apfelbaum looking for a guillotine here but Kroner defends easily.
Apfelbaum wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kroner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Kroner is looking to work some ground and pound but Apfelbaum has wrist control.
Apfelbaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kroner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroner passes Apfelbaum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kroner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apfelbaum has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily.
Kroner moves into full mount! Apfelbaum won't be happy about that!
Apfelbaum tries to hold on but Kroner postures up.
Apfelbaum is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kroner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apfelbaum is surviving well by controlling Kroner's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Apfelbaum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kroner.
Apfelbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kroner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Kroner looking to secure an arm triangle but Apfelbaum defends it well. #SUB2#
Kroner working for a submission but Apfelbaum is keeping him at bay.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Apfelbaum is bucking up trying to escape but Kroner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kroner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Apfelbaum hang on?
Apfelbaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Apfelbaum is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kroner has control of Apfelbaum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apfelbaum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Kroner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apfelbaum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kroner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kroner enables Apfelbaum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kroner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apfelbaum defends well.#SUB2#
Kroner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apfelbaum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kroner preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasse Kroner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apfelbaum can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kroner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apfelbaum is just riding it out for now. Kroner eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner thows a huge punch but Apfelbaum dodges it nicely.
Apfelbaum is looking for a sweep. Kroner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apfelbaum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kroner.
Apfelbaum wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner prevents Apfelbaum from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kroner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kroner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Kroner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Apfelbaum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Apfelbaum!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Kroner advances position into side control!
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Apfelbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Apfelbaum tries to bench press Kroner off him but Kroner keeps the position.
Apfelbaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroner's best efforts.
Apfelbaum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroner's back!#SUB#
Apfelbaum tightening his grip on Kroner, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Apfelbaum looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kroner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Apfelbaum wants to finish this one by submission but Kroner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apfelbaum.
Kroner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apfelbaum pulls his head out easily.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroner on the ground.#SUB#
Apfelbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kroner is defending against the submission attempts here by Apfelbaum.
Kroner is pressing down on Apfelbaum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Apfelbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroner manages to avoid it.
And Kroner tries to counter it with a takedown but Apfelbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apfelbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apfelbaum scores with a jab to the body.
Kroner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apfelbaum.
#TD#
Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kroner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apfelbaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apfelbaum looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kroner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apfelbaum defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kroner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apfelbaum's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Apfelbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kroner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kroner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apfelbaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Apfelbaum is working hard here to advance position.
Kroner with a nice head shot there.
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kroner preventing the sweep.
Kroner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apfelbaum is trying to control the position but Kroner postures up.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kroner 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.
Kroner throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Apfelbaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kroner uses it to pass to side control.
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kroner is working to tighten his grip on Apfelbaum's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Apfelbaum has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kroner is really squeezing tight and eventually Apfelbaum passes out! Kroner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasse Kroner! |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Godfrey is looking to clinch.
Godfrey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godfrey moves out of range as Apfelbaum strikes.
Godfrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apfelbaum.#TD#
Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godfrey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Apfelbaum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apfelbaum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Godfrey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godfrey on the ground.
Godfrey has his hands on Apfelbaum's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Apfelbaum drops back looking for a leg! Godfrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Godfrey manages to kick Apfelbaum off! Apfelbaum jumps back into Godfrey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apfelbaum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Apfelbaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Godfrey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Godfrey trying to control but Apfelbaum is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Godfrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apfelbaum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godfrey has managed to get both his arms back between Apfelbaum's legs - danger averted.
Godfrey connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Apfelbaum has his foot on Godfrey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godfrey works his way back into a safe position though.
Apfelbaum working a defensive guard here.
Godfrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apfelbaum has momentary wrist control but Godfrey slips an elbow through the middle.
Apfelbaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godfrey is one step ahead there.
Godfrey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Godfrey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Apfelbaum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Godfrey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apfelbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godfrey's guard. #REVR#
Godfrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apfelbaum's guard. #REVB#
Godfrey landing some decent shots from guard.
Apfelbaum wants to sweep but no luck.
Godfrey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Apfelbaum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Apfelbaum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Apfelbaum 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.#SUB#
Apfelbaum looking for subs off his back but Godfrey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apfelbaum taking some punishment here, with Godfrey in his half guard.
Apfelbaum is trying to get back to full guard.
Godfrey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apfelbaum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Godfrey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Godfrey lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Godfrey working the head and body with strikes.
Godfrey is nestled in close to Apfelbaum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apfelbaum tries to get to full guard but Godfrey has control of the leg.
Godfrey wants to control but Apfelbaum is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Godfrey connects with a nice short shot to Apfelbaum's temple.
Apfelbaum is looking to improve his position.
Godfrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godfrey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apfelbaum wants to get back to full guard.
Godfrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Godfrey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Apfelbaum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godfrey lands a big elbow - Apfelbaum is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Godfrey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Godfrey!
Ben Godfrey made sure to mention his sponsor, Primal in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Apfelbaum takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Read takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Read darts in and clinches Apfelbaum up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Apfelbaum misses with a punch on the inside.
Apfelbaum misses with a punch on the inside.
Read definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apfelbaum prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Read.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.#TD#
Read gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum looking for submissions off his back.
Read prevents Apfelbaum from improving his position.
Apfelbaum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Read. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Read is pressing down on Apfelbaum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apfelbaum is holding on for now. #SUB#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Read will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Read prevents Apfelbaum from improving his position.#T1#
Apfelbaum tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Read has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Read wants to take Apfelbaum's back here but Apfelbaum is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Read is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apfelbaum is surviving well by controlling Read's body position as best he can.
Apfelbaum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Read looking to control and managing it successfully.
Read tries to control but Apfelbaum wriggling away. #SUB#
Read has hold of Apfelbaum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apfelbaum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apfelbaum tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Read wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2##SUB#
Read working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Read looking to control but Apfelbaum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Read content just to control the position here.
Read takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Read is riding his opponent, not letting Apfelbaum buck him off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Apfelbaum is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Apfelbaum is trying to defend against the choke here but Read has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Read Tightens the hold and Apfelbaum taps out furiously! Read displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Read! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Lorimer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apfelbaums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apfelbaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorimer tries to sprawl out of it but Apfelbaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Apfelbaum shoots in and bounces Lorimer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lorimer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apfelbaum manages to pass to side control.
Lorimer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lorimer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Lorimer stands up from Apfelbaum's guard - Lorimer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lorimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lorimer. That snapped Apfelbaum's head back.
Apfelbaum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorimer cracks Apfelbaum with an open hand slap.
Apfelbaum closes the distance and clinches up with Lorimer, looking for a takedown. Apfelbaum pushes Lorimer against the cage but Lorimer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lorimer tries to sprawl but Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum 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#
Apfelbaum is looking for a kimura but Lorimer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apfelbaum to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Apfelbaum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorimer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lorimer is defending against the submission attempts here by Apfelbaum.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum seems to be working for a kimura but Lorimer defends the submission attempt.
Lorimer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Apfelbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lorimer is just riding it out for now. Apfelbaum eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Apfelbaum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorimer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Lorimer tries to roll over but Apfelbaum keeps him under control.
Lorimer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Apfelbaum passes Lorimer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lorimer wants to improve his position but Apfelbaum is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum wants to work for an arm triangle but Lorimer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorimer trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum 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#
Apfelbaum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Peter Lorimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apfelbaum loads up on a big right hand but Lorimer slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apfelbaum.
Nice cross by Lorimer.
Lorimer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lorimer lands a head shot.
Lorimer throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Apfelbaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lorimer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Meinrad Apfelbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apfelbaum throws a series of punches but Lorimer avoids them all with ease.
Lorimer throws a shot from downtown. Apfelbaum moves away and avoids it.
Apfelbaum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apfelbaum ducks under a wild hook from Lorimer.
Lorimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lorimer looks to land a right hand but Apfelbaum moved out of range.
Lorimer misses with a looping right.
Apfelbaum shoots in for a double leg but Lorimer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorimer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apfelbaum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorimer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lorimer defending well as Apfelbaum loads up on a big left hand.
Lorimer slips a straight right by Apfelbaum.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorimer connects with a body shot.
Lorimer scores with a hook.#T1##TD2#
Apfelbaum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lorimer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is working for a submission of some sort.
Apfelbaum trying to pass the guard but Lorimer defending well.
Apfelbaum prevents Lorimer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Apfelbaum prevents Lorimer from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Apfelbaum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lorimer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apfelbaum. #SUB2#
Apfelbaum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lorimer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Apfelbaum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Our winner, Meinrad Apfelbaum, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Henrique De Paulas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Henrique De Paulas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Apfelbaum. Beautiful body shot.
Apfelbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Henrique De Paulas counters with a two punch combo.
Apfelbaum throws a body punch but Henrique De Paulas moves out of range.
Henrique De Paulas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Apfelbaum avoids it.
Apfelbaum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Apfelbaum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Henrique De Paulas tries to clinch up but Apfelbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Henrique De Paulas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Henrique De Paulas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apfelbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apfelbaum lands a nice looking body shot.
Henrique De Paulas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apfelbaum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henrique De Paulas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apfelbaum misses the shot to the body.
Apfelbaum's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Apfelbaum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henrique De Paulas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meinrad Apfelbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apfelbaum misses with a hook. Henrique De Paulas ducked under it nicely.
Apfelbaum avoids the body shot from Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apfelbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apfelbaum connects with a right hand. Henrique De Paulas shakes it off.
Henrique De Paulas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Henrique De Paulas is rocked!
Henrique De Paulas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apfelbaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Henrique De Paulas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Apfelbaum throws an uppercut from hell that sends Henrique De Paulas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Apfelbaum stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Meinrad Apfelbaum thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apfelbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten looks winded!
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Apfelbaum lands a big right hand that sends Rutten crashing to the mat! Apfelbaum stays standing though and waves Rutten back to his feet!#ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apfelbaum cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Apfelbaum finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Apfelbaum ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rutten clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Our winner, Meinrad Apfelbaum, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Apfelbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apfelbaum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apfelbaum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apfelbaum connects with a nice looking jab.
Apfelbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Apfelbaum missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apfelbaum scores with a nice strike.
Apfelbaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apfelbaum connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apfelbaum seems a little lost for a moment, as Rutten dominates the positioning.
Rutten trying to control the position but Apfelbaum is working away.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Apfelbaum is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Apfelbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Apfelbaum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Apfelbaum seems to be looking for submissions.
Apfelbaum moves nicely into side control.
Rutten sneaks back into half guard.
Apfelbaum is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apfelbaum prevents Rutten from standing back up.
Apfelbaum trying to pass the guard but Rutten defending well. #T2#
Rutten missing with punches from the bottom.
Apfelbaum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Apfelbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
Rutten manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Apfelbaum controlling from the top position. #T3#
Apfelbaum tries to stand but Rutten is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meinrad Apfelbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apfelbaum thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apfelbaum connects with a body shot.
Rutten looks winded!
Rutten tries to move into range but Apfelbaum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apfelbaum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apfelbaum throws a shot to the body.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Apfelbaum lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rutten tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Our winner, Meinrad Apfelbaum, 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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