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Event:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apuro is defended easily by Jansen.
As Apuro backs off Jansen throws a huge counter combo but Apuro manages to avoid it all.
Apuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Apuro.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.#TD#
Apuro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jansen's guard.
Apuro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro distracts Jansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Apuro advances to half guard.
Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apuro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Apuro is keen to just control but Jansen is a slippery customer.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jansen is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Apuro seems content to control.#T2#
Jansen tries to kick Apuro off but Apuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Jansen is trying to stand up here but Apuro is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Apuro lands with a right hand.
Apuro connects with a single shot there.
Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apuro drops his hands momentarily and Jansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jansen lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.
Apuro throws a body punch but Jansen moves out of range.
Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansen throws a right hand that misses
and Apuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotte Jansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut!
Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apuro scores with a nice strike.
Jansen misses the shot to the body.
Jansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apuro.#TD#
Apuro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Jansen kicks off Apuro and gets to his feet.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apuro.
Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apuro.
Apuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Apuro swings widly with a right hand
and Apuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansen walks into a stiff left hand from Apuro.
Jansen throws a hook but Apuro avoids it easily.
Apuro misses with a shot to the body
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apuro misses with a straight left.
Jansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Jansen's head. #TD#
Apuro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Apuro 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.
Jansen is refusing to be controlled, as Apuro sits in half guard.
Apuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
Nice strikes from Apuro there.
Apuro stops Jansen from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apuro misses with an uppercut. Jansen saw that one coming.
Apuro misses with a right hand
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansen! But no joy.
Apuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansen.
Apuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apuro defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand.
Jansen takes one to the chin there.
Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range.
Jansen throws out a loose jab but Apuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips under a jab from Jansen.
Apuro tries to clinch
and Jansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Apuro misses.
A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jansen loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.#T1#
A shot to the body from Apuro misses
enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Apuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansen.
Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apuro misses with some punches.
Jansen lands a body punch.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Jansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Apuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apuros head.
Jansen misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Apuro misses with a right hand
letting Jansen counter with a right hand.
Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen.
It seemed like Jansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Apuro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apuro looks to land a strike but Jansen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro looking to pass the guard.
Jansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Apuro throwing strikes from guard but Jansen blocks nicely.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apuro controlling from the top position.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jansen being controlled here, momentarily.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apuro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mursk Apuro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Apuro throws a shot from downtown. Jansen moves away and avoids it.
Jansen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jansen jabs Apuro right on the nose. Apuro blinks but takes it well.
Jansen throws a hook but Apuro blocks it.
Jansen misses with a looping right.
Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jansen throws a good cross that connects.
Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut!
Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apuro looks to land a combination but Jansen avoids it well.
Jansen missing with a left hand there. Apuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apuro connects with a body shot that sends Jansen's belly button to the back.
Apuro misses with a right hand
and Jansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apuro avoids the body shot from Jansen.
#T1#
A big right from Apuro misses.
Apuro moves out of range as Jansen strikes.
Apuro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apuro misses with a straight right. #TD#
Apuro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jansen to the mat! Jansen manages to get full guard.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro.
Apuro lands a couple of elbows.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet.
Jansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Apuro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro passes Jansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apuro is taking a breather. Jansen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apuro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Apuro not doing much here.
Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apuro is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apuro ducks under a wild hook from Jansen.
Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Apuro coming out on top.
Jansen misses with a straight right.
Apuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jansen defends it nicely.
Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range.
Apuro swings for the body but Jansen moves out of range.
Apuro with a hook.
Jansen misses with a body shot.
Lotte Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jansen slips under a jab.
Jansen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apuro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mursk Apuro thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Sabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apuro throws out the jab.
Apuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Apuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabel.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Apuro takes one on the button.
A jab from Sabel finds it's way through Apuro's defenses.
Donk. Sabel catches Apuro right on the button with a cross.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apuro misses with a straight right.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Apuro's head but Apuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apuro.
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro drops his hands momentarily and Sabel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apuro sizes up Sabel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Sabel misses with a leg kick.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
Apuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sabel to score with a decent uppercut.
Apuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Sabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apuro.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Apuro.
Apuro missing with a left hand there. Sabel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabel scores with a shot to the body.
Sabel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro connects with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Sabel.
Apuro looks to throw the jab but Sabel is out of range.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Apuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Apuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apuro cracks Sabel with a good jab.
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!
Apuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel misses the shot to the body.
Apuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
A jab from Apuro misses.
Apuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sabel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabel misses with an uppercut.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Apuro scores with a takedown into Sabel's guard.
Apuro lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apuro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Apuro slips an elbow through the middle.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apuro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Apuro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro is working Sabel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apuro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Sabel's legs - danger averted.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Sabel's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Apuro works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Apuro passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sabel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apuro drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Apuro is looking to take a break and control but Sabel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apuro is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with Apuro in his half guard.
Sabel is staying active underneath Apuro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Apuro working over Sabel with some ground and pound. Sabel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
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#
Apuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
Apuro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sabel throws the left hand but Apuro avoids the punch easily.
Apuro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Apuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Apuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Apuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Apuro coming out on top.
Apuro throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.
A big left from Sabel misses.
Sabel misses with a hook. Apuro ducked under it nicely.
Apuro looks to land a right hand but Sabel moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.
Sabel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabel moves out of range as Apuro strikes.
Sabel throws a shot to the body.
Apuro misses with a hook.
A big left from Apuro misses. #T1#
Apuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Apuro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabel sprawls well initially but Apuro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sabel wants to stand back up but Apuro manages to pass into side control.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Apuro scoring with punches from side control.
Apuro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Apuro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Apuro cracks Sabel with a big elbow.
Apuro looks up at the clock and then as Sabel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Apuro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Apuro is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Apuro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Apuro is very close to passing his half guard.
Apuro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sabel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Apuro 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.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Sabel's hands, connecting with Sabel's forehead.
Apuro lands strikes from half guard.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabel trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apuro is keen to just control but Sabel is a slippery customer.
Sabel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apuro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sabel taking some punishment here, with Apuro in his half guard.
Sabel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Nice strikes from Apuro there.
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Sabel is rocked!
Apuro works his way into side control. #T4#
Sabel is looking for a sweep.
Sabel is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Sabel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Apuro landing a few strikes.
Sabel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabel is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
Apuro grinds an elbow into Sabel's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apuro lands a strong strike to the head of Sabel. That's dazed him! Apuro looking to finish here. Sabel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Apuro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick but Apuro moved away.
Honda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Honda Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Apuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apuro avoids the body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand #TD#
and Apuro counters with a shoot takedown. Honda Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Honda Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Honda Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda Jr keeping moving, preventing Apuro from controlling successfully.
Apuro is in close to Honda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro lands a couple of digs.#T2#
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.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro is working Honda Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Apuro throwing strikes from guard but Honda Jr blocks nicely.
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Honda Jr's brow.
Apuro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Apuro is in close to Honda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Apuro stands up over Honda Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apuro is looking to work some ground and pound but Honda Jr has wrist control.
Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Honda Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Apuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Apuro is looking to pass into half guard but Honda Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Honda Jr is in guard.#REVB#
Honda Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Apuro pulls Honda Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Apuro wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Apuro is working hard here to advance position.
Apuro is controlling Honda Jr's posture.
Honda Jr content to stall in guard here.
Honda Jr is fighting to break Apuro's control of his arms but Apuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honda Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Apuro misses.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
It looked like Apuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda Jr is looking to slow Apuro down with leg kicks.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Apuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Honda Jr lands the left hand.
Apuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Apuro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Honda Jr defending well as Apuro loads up on a big left hand.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mursk Apuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Honda Jr.
Apuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honda Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apuro with a body shot.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apuro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Honda Jr!
Apuro blocks a jab.
Honda Jr with a nice cross.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Honda Jr. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apuro tries for a takedown but Honda Jr circles away easily
and Apuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Honda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda Jr can do to turn this around?
Honda Jr slips a jab and a cross from Apuro.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Apuro avoids it with no problem.
Apuro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Honda Jr.
Apuro misses the body punch
and Honda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Apuro misses with a hook
and Honda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Apuro moves out of range easily.
Apuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Good exchange - Honda Jr coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honda Jr.#ROC2#Apuro is rocked!
Honda Jr moves in close and cracks Apuro with a massive right hand! Apuro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Honda Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
A relieved looking Piston Honda Jr 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:
FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgregar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgregar misses with a straight left.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Mcgregar counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mcgregar tries to keep at a distance but Apuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apuro pushes Mcgregar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgregar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apuro backwards.
Apuro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgregar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Apuro scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro works the jab nicely.
Mcgregar misses with a right hand #TD#
and Apuro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcgregar wants to get back to his feet but Apuro passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Mcgregar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Apuro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgregar's head.
Well, if Apuro 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.
Apuro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgregar for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcgregar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgregar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apuro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcgregar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgregar looks winded!
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Mcgregar's hands, connecting with Mcgregar's forehead.
Apuro is taking a breather. Mcgregar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Apuro. #T3#
Apuro lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mcgregar quite badly. Mcgregar pulls Apuro in close trying to recover. Apuro postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mcgregar on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mcgregar doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Corner Mcgregar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your woife is in me dms!!'. |
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Event:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Mans was well out of range. Poor timing from Apuro.
Apuro throws a shot from downtown. Le Mans moves away and avoids it.
Le Mans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Le Mans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apuro swings for the body but Le Mans moves out of range.
Apuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Mans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Mans's head backwards.
Le Mans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Le Mans tries a head kick but it misses.
Apuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Le Mans walks into a left hand.
Apuro blocks a head kick by Le Mans.
Le Mans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Le Mans is rocked!
Le Mans walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Le Mans limp body while Apuro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mursk Apuro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mursk Apuro thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
It seemed like Apuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Apuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Apuro feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T1#
Apuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Apuro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe stalks Apuro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apuro's face. Apuro staggers backwards, shaken.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Apuro shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Apuro dives in and scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe 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.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apuro is one step ahead there.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Apuro stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is trying to keep Apuro in close.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apuro.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Apuro down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Apuro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Apuro is rocked!
Monroe knocks out Apuro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Monroe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Monroe picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
A less than humble Francesco Monroe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Aregood throws a shot from downtown. Apuro moves away and avoids it.
Aregood moves forwards but Apuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aregood takes a swing at Apuro's ribcage but misses.
Apuro goes for a double leg but Aregood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aregood continues to drive forward.
Apuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aregood at a distance.
Apuro scores with a jab to the body.
Aregood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apuro counters with a straight right hand.
Aregood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apuro lands with a right hand.
Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apuro sizes up Aregood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apuro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aregood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aregood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Apuro back to the cage. Aregood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Mursk Apuro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Apuro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Apuro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aregood has hold of Apuro's hands but Apuro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apuro stops Aregood from getting back to his feet.
Apuro controlling the action here.
Apuro trying to control from half guard but Aregood is working away.
Apuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aregood defending well though.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Aregood's temple.
Apuro wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro throwing shots but Aregood is blocking nicely.
Aregood is trying to stand back up but Apuro is controlling him
Apuro drops an elbow to the side of Aregood's head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
Aregood is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro looks to land a strike but Aregood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.#T3##ES#
Aregood is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Apuro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Apuro misses with some punches.
Apuro has a couple of punches blocked by Aregood.
#BC2#
Apuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Apuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apuro connects with a crisp jab.
Aregood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apuro lands with a straight right. Aregood didn't see that one coming.
Apuro fails with the takedown.
Aregood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apuro jabs Aregood right on the nose. Aregood blinks but takes it well.
Apuro thuds his right hand into Aregood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apuro misses with a takedown
and Aregood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James Aregood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mursk Apuro.
Aregood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apuro cracks Aregood with an open hand slap.
Donk. Apuro catches Aregood right on the button with a cross.
Apuro misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Aregood counters with a right hand to the body.
Apuro scores with a jab to the head.
Aregood throws an off balance right hand
letting Apuro counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mursk Apuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Apuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apuro connects with a nice looking jab.
Apuro loads up on a big right hand but Aregood slips the punch.
Aregood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apuro scores with a jab to the body.
Aregood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aregood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aregood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apuro.
Apuro lands a jab.
Apuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apuro lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood slips a jab from Apuro.
Apuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apuro lands a nice shot that snaps Aregood's head back.
#T1#
Apuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apuro punishes Aregood's body with a nice straight punch.
Apuro lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Apuro.#ROC2#Aregood is rocked!
Apuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Apuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Aregood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Apuro there.
Apuro staying out of range there.
Aregood seems to have got his legs back now.
Aregood throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Apuro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Aregood's brow.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aregood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Apuro works over Aregood with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aregood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Apuro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aregood has momentary wrist control but Apuro slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Aregood is looking to stand up but Apuro isn't so interested in that idea.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro is in close to Aregood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aregood's head.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Aregood being controlled here, momentarily.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Apuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apuro with a poor takedown
and Aregood counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Apuro finds it's target.
A jab from Aregood misses.
Aregood misses with a straight right.
Apuro catches Aregood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Apuro.
Apuro shoots in but Aregood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mursk Apuro'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#
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Aregood looks to land a right hand but Apuro moved out of range.
Apuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apuro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aregood sprawls well. Aregood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apuro gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro lands with a nice body punch.
Aregood connects with a jab.#T1#
Apuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aregood in his tracks.
Apuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aregood takes one to the side of the head.
Apuro shoots in for a double leg but Aregood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Apuro.
Aregood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aregood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Aregood counters with a left to the body.
Apuro lands the left hand.
Aregood moves away from the strike by Apuro.
It looked like Aregood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Aregood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Apuro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aregood quickly recovers to half guard.
Aregood is trying to escape back to his feet but Apuro uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mursk Apuro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Apuro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Apuro lands a nice forearm strike.
Aregood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apuro is controlling him well.
Apuro cracks Aregood with a big elbow.
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Aregood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Apuro lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Apuro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Apuro is looking to take a break and control but Aregood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apuro connects with a decent elbow.
Apuro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Apuro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aregood being controlled for a moment.
Aregood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aregood tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aregood is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Check out the look on Apuro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James Aregood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aregood wants to get back to his feet but Apuro drags him back down.
Apuro landing a few strikes.
Apuro wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apuro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Apuro lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Apuro lands.
We've been hearing reports that Apuro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Apuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apuro, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Apuro moves in close and cracks Lewis with a massive right hand! Lewis, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Apuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Apuro dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Apuro's head and hops out.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Apuro avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Apuro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apuro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Apuro lands some shots froms side control.
Apuro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Apuro lands an elbow.
An elbow from Apuro crashes against the mat.
Jackson wants to control but Apuro postures up.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Apuro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Apuro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Apuro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mursk Apuro waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAH 88
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Apuro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apuro lands in his opponent's guard.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apuro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Apuro pushing down on Khattab's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apuro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khattab keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apuro slips a nice elbow through Khattab's hands, connecting with Khattab's forehead.
Apuro 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.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khattab avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khattab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Apuro there. #T1#
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Khattab reverses the position - he's now on top in Apuro's guard.
Apuro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Apuro tries to get out of the position.
Apuro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khattab manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro postures up in Khattab's guard and throws a big left but Khattab blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khattab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Khattab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Apuro postures up in Khattab's guard and throws a big left but Khattab blocks it.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Khattab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apuro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khattab keeping moving, preventing Apuro from controlling successfully.
Apuro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apuro looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apuro with a nice head shot there.
Apuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Khattab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khattab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro trying to control but Khattab is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Apuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khattab.
#T4#
Apuro shoots for a takedown but Khattab saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khattab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apuro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apuro.
Apuro doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Khattab counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mursk Apuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apuro tries to score a body lock takedown but Khattab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khattab is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apuro is trying to force a seperation but Khattab has the dominant position.
Apuro is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khattab is looking for a takedown.
Apuro looking for a takedown.
Apuro is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apuro shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apuro trying to control but Khattab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khattab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khattab is trying to control the position but Apuro postures up.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Khattab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khattab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro. #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khattab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Khattab's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Apuro wants to pass the guard but Khattab is keeping the position.
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khattab can do to turn this around?
Apuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Khattab working for a triangle but Apuro defends it easily.
#T2#
Apuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khattab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apuro throws an elbow that misses. Khattab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apuro's guard. Nice move by Khattab!#REVB#
Khattab is fighting to break Apuro's control of his arms but Apuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khattab sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apuro pulls Khattab in to control the position.
Khattab trying to control but Apuro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Khattab pushing down on Apuro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apuro gets back to full guard.
Khattab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khattab advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Apuro is right now.
Apuro struggling a bit here.
Khattab wants to stand but Apuro has his arm trapped.
Apuro tries to buck Khattab off but Khattab is having none of it.
Khattab trying to control the action but Apuro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Apuro wants to control but Khattab postures up.
Apuro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Apuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khattab trying to control the position from guard on top but Apuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khattab tries to free his leg and advance position but Apuro is retaining full guard.
Apuro is pulling down on Khattab's head. It's preventing any offense from Khattab, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Khattab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apuro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apuro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apuro! #REVR#
Apuro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Apuro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khattab steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Apuro.
Apuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khattab throws a nice looking combination but Apuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khattab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apuro manages to avoid it.
Apuro has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Khattab tries to sprawl but Apuro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apuro working Khattab over with strikes.
Apuro is taking a breather. Khattab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khattab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Khattab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apuro.
Khattab is pressing down on Apuro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Apuro postures up.
Khattab wants to sweep but no luck.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khattab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khattab swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Apuro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apuro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apuro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khattab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro 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.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Apuro cracks Khattab with a solid left hand.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro looking to sit in guard and control but Khattab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Khattab won't allow Apuro to sweep him here.
Apuro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khattab stopping the sweep attempt from Apuro.#T4#
Khattab throwing strikes from guard but Apuro blocks nicely.
Khattab preventing the sweep.
Apuro pulls Khattab in to control the position.
Khattab works over Apuro with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro seems keen to control Khattab's posture.
Apuro wants to sweep but no luck.
Khattab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khattab pushing down on Apuro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Khattab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khattab.
Khattab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apuro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Apuro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fresco was covering up waiting for the punch and Apuro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fresco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fresco's head.
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Apuro landing with the ground and pound.
Apuro distracts Fresco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fresco covers up, he's hurt! Apuro keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Apuro and the ref steps in to end the fight! Apuro can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Apuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Angle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Apuro is trying to trip Angle. He has hold of a leg but Angle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Apuro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro content to stall in guard here.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips nicely into half guard.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro working over Angle with some ground and pound. Angle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Angle is rocked!
Angle looks winded!
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. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Angle's temple.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Angle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Apuro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAH 74
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apuro swivels and escapes.#TD#
Apuro looking to score a takedown here. Chimaev is defending well but Apuro drives through and ends up in Chimaev's guard.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him.
Apuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Apuro tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Chimaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chimaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apuro controls the pace.#T1#
Chimaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chimaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Chimaev's legs - danger averted.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Apuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro lands a couple of elbows.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
Apuro loads up on a big left hand. Chimaev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Apuro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chimaev can't hide his disappointment, as Apuro celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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