PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon's entrance music is On My Own-Alone . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Apollyon
vs
Mangetesmorts

191 cm
22
193 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™

London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Apollyon rushes Mangetesmorts and presses him up against the cage.
Apollyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollyon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apollyon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mangetesmorts's efforts to push away.
Apollyon tries a body shot but Mangetesmorts blocks it.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollyon working Mangetesmorts over with knees to the body.
Mangetesmorts looking for a takedown.

Apollyon manages to break the clinch.
Mangetesmorts takes a swing at Apollyon's ribcage but misses.
Mangetesmorts looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollyon is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apollyon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apollyon stuffs the takedown.
Mangetesmorts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon scores with a kick to the body.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.

Apollyon closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
Apollyon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apollyon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Apollyon closes the distance and clinches.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangetesmorts backwards.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands an elbow just above Mangetesmorts 's eye.

It looks like Blacko Mangetesmorts has been cut.
Apollyon digs a right hand underneath Mangetesmorts's ribcage. Mangetesmorts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Apollyon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Apollyon.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apollyon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangetesmorts's sensitive parts.
Mangetesmorts tries for a takedown but Apollyon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apollyon scores with a head kick.
Apollyon throws a combination. Mangetesmorts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Mangetesmorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Apollyon which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollyon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Mangetesmorts dives in and scores a takedown into Apollyon's guard.
Apollyon controls Mangetesmorts momentarily but Mangetesmorts frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts stops Apollyon from standing up.
Mangetesmorts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollyon is keeping the position for now.
Mangetesmorts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mangetesmorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangetesmorts is one step ahead there.
Apollyon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangetesmorts won't allow Apollyon to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hofniel Apollyon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A chopping leg kick lands by Apollyon.
Apollyon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangetesmorts misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Apollyon both land. Nice combination.
Mangetesmorts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollyon manages to avoid it.
Apollyon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mangetesmorts slips under a jab from Apollyon.
Apollyon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mangetesmorts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollyon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Apollyon clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apollyon manages to break the clinch.
Apollyon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollyon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Apollyon lands a slapping body shot.
Mangetesmorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollyon throws the left hand but Mangetesmorts avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollyon. That's going to slow Mangetesmorts down.
Apollyon misses with an uppercut.
Apollyon misses with a head kick.
Mangetesmorts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apollyon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangetesmorts somewhat.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts connects with a body shot that sends Apollyon's belly button to the back.
Apollyon leaves Mangetesmorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apollyon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollyon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollyon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apollyon jabs Mangetesmorts to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apollyon drives through and clinches with Mangetesmorts against the cage.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangetesmorts's elbow.
Apollyon is leaning against Mangetesmorts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangetesmorts is breathing heavily.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Apollyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollyon sizes up Mangetesmorts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollyon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mangetesmorts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hofniel Apollyon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangetesmorts throws a body punch but Apollyon moves out of range.
Hofniel Apollyon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts fails with a takedown attempt.

Apollyon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangetesmortss head.
Hofniel Apollyon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollyon lands an elbow inside that Mangetesmorts shrugs off.

That has opened up Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut even more.
Mangetesmorts has Apollyon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apollyon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollyon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollyon is pressed up against the cage. Mangetesmorts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apollyon down to the mat. Apollyon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mangetesmorts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollyon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Apollyon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hofniel Apollyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Apollyon thumps Mangetesmorts with a low kick.
Apollyon throws a front kick that sends Mangetesmorts stumbling back into the cage.
Apollyon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangetesmorts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollyon throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollyon slips a straight right by Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts throws out a loose jab but Apollyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangetesmorts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollyon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollyon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollyon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The cut above Blacko Mangetesmorts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangetesmorts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangetesmorts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollyon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Apollyon counters by moving into the clinch.
Apollyon presses Mangetesmorts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Apollyon.
Apollyon scores a nice knee to the body.

Apollyon breaks from the clinch.
Apollyon clobbers Mangetesmorts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apollyon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangetesmorts circles away.
Apollyon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.

Apollyon clinches up with Mangetesmorts and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon gets through Mangetesmorts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangetesmorts is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollyon has double underhooks.
Mangetesmorts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Mangetesmorts looking for a takedown.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangetesmorts is trying to push Apollyon away but Apollyon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollyon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Apollyon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon works on Mangetesmorts's body with a couple of short punches.

Apollyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollyon scores with a jab to the head.
Apollyon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangetesmorts will feel that in the morning.
Apollyon lands a really nice looking cross but Mangetesmorts seems unphased.
Apollyon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mangetesmorts loads up on a big right hand but Apollyon slips the punch.
Mangetesmorts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangetesmorts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apollyon landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Apollyon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangetesmorts can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollyon to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangetesmorts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apollyon rather than just go for the knockout.
Apollyon cracks the inside of Mangetesmorts's front leg.
Mangetesmorts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Apollyon throws a nice head kick!

Mangetesmorts is rocked!
Mangetesmorts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangetesmorts is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollyon finish him?
Apollyon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hofniel Apollyon!
Hofniel Apollyon retains his middleweight title!