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Event:
KAMIKAZE: First War
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Prevot drives through with a takedown into Apple's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Prevot controlling from the top position.
Prevot postures up.
Prevot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prevot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prevot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apple can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prevot controls the pace.
Apple looking for a sweep. Not yet Apple, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prevot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Apple 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.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Apple is working an open guard so Prevot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Apple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prevot's guard.#ES2#
Prevot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Apple presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Prevot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Prevot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apple backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Prevot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Apple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Prevot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Prevot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Prevot shoots in and gets a takedown into Apple's guard.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prevot on the ground.
Prevot stands and throws Apple's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prevot working the ground and pound.
Prevot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prevot working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Prevot stands up. #TD2#
Prevot shoots in and gets a takedown into Apple's guard.#T3#
Prevot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prevot is stalling in the full guard.
Prevot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prevot chips away with some ground and pound.
Prevot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Prevot is in close to Apple's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prevot pushes down on Apple's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apple tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Prevot manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Prevot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Prevot clinches up with Apple and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Prevot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Apple can't fight it off and eventually Prevot manages to take the fight to the floor. Apple looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prevot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prevot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prevot slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Prevot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilhaume Prevot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Prevot lands a lovely overhand right.
Prevot scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Prevot clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Prevot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Prevot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Apple decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Prevot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Prevot takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Prevot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot scores with a hook to the body. Apple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Apple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Prevot sneaks out the side door and pushes Apple away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Apple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Prevot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Apple tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prevot is in Apple's guard.
Apple is wriggling around but Prevot manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Apple is trying to maintain the position but Prevot is very close to passing his half guard.
Prevot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Prevot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Apple tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Prevot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guilhaume Prevot!
After winning the bout, Guilhaume Prevot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Apple to the ground. Gracie is now in Apple's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apple looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apple looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apple! #REVR#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1##SUB#
Apple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Apple is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to control Apple's posture but Apple avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Apple is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Apple flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Apple and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under Apple chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on Apple like an anaconda would it's prey. Apple fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
A very excited looking Carlos Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Apple manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apple misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Apple gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Apple's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Apple tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Apple screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Apple, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple swats away the attempt to clinch by Blue.#TD#
Blue shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple is trying to stand up here but Blue is controlling him well.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Apple is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Apple defends it. #T1##SU#
Blue stands up and beckons Apple to join him on the feet.
Mark Apple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Blue swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Apple misses. #TD#
Blue scores with a takedown into Apple's guard.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Apple is looking for a triangle but Blue pushes his legs off easily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apple is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple wants to get back to his feet but Blue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard.
Blue trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.
Apple is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Blue feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Apple trying to control the position.
Blue passes Apple's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apple sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Apple wants to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apple keeps working.
Ground and pound from Blue.
Blue is taking a breather. Apple 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.
Blue works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blue with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple has given up his back. Will we see Blue going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Apple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Apple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Blue closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Apple takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blue scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Apple to see if he's OK.
Blue tries to advance to mount but Apple denies him.
Blue working away.
The strikes coming from Blue are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blue working away.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blue landing a few strikes.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Apple!
Blue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blue moves to take his opponent's back.
Blue is hanging on to Apple's back as he tries to escape.
Apple is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Apple is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
#SUB#
Apple is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2##SUB#
Blue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Apple is defending well though. Blue let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blue working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Apple tries to break free.
Apple is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Blue has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Apple! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blue gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Blue!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Barrera clinches with his opponent.
Barrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Apple has hold of one of Barrera's legs. Barrera is fighting the takedown attempt but Apple gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apple is aware though and is defending well.
Apple trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barrera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Apple rolls with it to try and escape but Barrera cranks on the arm and Apple is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Barrera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Farmer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Apple has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Farmer is trying to keep an underhook but Apple manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Farmer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apple's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apple's back!
Apple controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB#
Farmer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Apple is doing well to defend. Farmer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Apple is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Refugio Farmer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple throws out a loose jab but Langley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Langley wants to clinch.#TD#
Langley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langley.
Apple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langley 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.#T1#
Langley is looking to work some ground and pound but Apple has wrist control.
Apple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langley.
Langley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Langley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Langley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Langley is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Langley stands and steps away. Apple gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #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.#CL2#
Apple moves into the clinch successfully.
Langley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Langley takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Langley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Apple closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Langley pulls guard.
Langley controlling Apple's posture.
Langley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Apple wants to stand but Langley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Apple gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Langley checks a low kick from Apple.
Apple swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langley counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Apple finds it's target.
Apple lands a slapping body shot.
Apple misses with the combination.
#T4#
Apple missing with a left hand there. Langley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Langley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langley is chipping away with strikes.
Langley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langley throws an elbow but Apple slips to the side and avoids it well.
Apple managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Langley.
Langley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tory Langley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Langley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Apple's half guard.
Langley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Apple's head.
Langley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Langley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apple regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Langley.
Langley wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving.
Tory Langley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langley throwing strikes from guard but Apple blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langley postures up and lands a big shot to Apple's brow. #T1#
Langley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Langley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Langley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apple works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mark Apple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Langley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Langley jumps guard and drags Apple to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Langley can't keep his opponent in guard - Apple advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apple wants to stand but Langley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Apple slows the pace down in half guard.
Langley is looking for a sweep. Apple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Langley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Langley is looking for a sweep. Apple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Apple is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apple fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Langley moves out of range as Apple strikes.
Langley tries to counter by clinching up but Apple breaks away and moves out of range.
Langley defending well as Apple loads up on a big left hand.
Apple thows a body kick. Langley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apple lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Apple misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Apple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Apple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Langley slips a jab from Apple.
Langley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Langley tries to clinch but Apple moves away
and Apple counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Langley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Apple did well to prevent Langley getting side control.
Langley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Langley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley looks to land a strike but Apple avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Langley throws a big elbow that misses.
Langley is stalling in the full guard.
Langley working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Langley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Langley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Langley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Langley avoids the head kick by Apple.
Nice body punch from Apple.
Apple swings for the body but Langley moves out of range.
Langley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Langley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Apple parries the strikes from Langley easily there. Langley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Apple to escape.
Langley misses with the ground and pound.
Apple is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Langley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Apple managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Langley.
Langley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apple keeps working.
Langley slows the pace down.
The strikes coming from Langley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Langley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Apple sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Langley working the ground and pound but Apple is defending the strikes. #T3#
Apple seems a little lost for a moment, as Langley dominates the positioning.
Langley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Apple sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Langley scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Langley in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Apple is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tory Langley!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 727 Round 4
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Codyvaldez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apple! But no joy.
Codyvaldez misses with a right hand
and Apple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Codyvaldez works Apple's body with a nice hook.
Codyvaldez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apple.
Codyvaldez throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Apple has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Codyvaldez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Codyvaldez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apple letting Codyvaldez take a breather here.
Codyvaldez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Codyvaldez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Codyvaldez lands a hook that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
The referee calls for Codyvaldez to work.
Codyvaldez throws a punch but it's blocked by Apple.
Codyvaldez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Codyvaldez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Codyvaldez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Codyvaldez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Codyvaldez misses with a straight left.
Codyvaldez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apple is looking for the big counter here.
Putnam Codyvaldez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Apple takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Codyvaldez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Codyvaldez cracks Apple with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Codyvaldez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Codyvaldez misses with a hook.
Codyvaldez swings widly with a right hand
and Apple counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Codyvaldez misses.
Apple throws a fast counter high kick but Codyvaldez manages to duck under it in time.
Codyvaldez throws an overhand right that lands on Apple's shoulder, as Apple tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Apple ducks under a wild hook from Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez misses with a hook
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Codyvaldez backing up. Codyvaldez nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Apple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Codyvaldez.
Apple let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Codyvaldez throws a hook to the side of Apple's head but Apple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Codyvaldez.
Apple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apple walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Codyvaldez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apple with the counter takedown but Codyvaldez avoids it easily.
Apple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Codyvaldez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Codyvaldez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apple is looking for the big counter here.
Codyvaldez misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
Codyvaldez misses with a jab to the body
and Codyvaldez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apple blocks a jab.
Apple steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Codyvaldez misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
Apple doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Putnam Codyvaldez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Codyvaldez throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple slips a straight right by Codyvaldez.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Codyvaldez shakes him off and moves away.
Codyvaldez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apple counters with a straight right hand.
Codyvaldez throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Codyvaldez tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Codyvaldez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Codyvaldez. #T1#
Codyvaldez slows down the pace here.
Codyvaldez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putnam Codyvaldez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Codyvaldez lands a nice uppercut.
Codyvaldez lands a nice uppercut.
Codyvaldez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Codyvaldez working aggressively here.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Codyvaldez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Codyvaldez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Codyvaldez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Codyvaldez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Codyvaldez pushes Apple back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apple blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Codyvaldez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Codyvaldez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple prevents a body shot from Codyvaldez.
Apple misses with a punch on the inside.
Codyvaldez is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Codyvaldez blocks it with crossed arms.
Codyvaldez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Codyvaldez. #T3#
Apple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez scores with a shot to the side of Apple's head.
Codyvaldez tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Codyvaldez back against the cage.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Codyvaldez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putnam Codyvaldez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Apple.
Apple is trying to drag Codyvaldez to the mat but Codyvaldez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Codyvaldez tries to work over Apple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Codyvaldez scores with a shot to the side of Apple's head.
Codyvaldez keeps control of Apple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Codyvaldez lands a body punch.
Apple being controlled against the cage.
Codyvaldez tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
#T4#
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Codyvaldez tries to work over Apple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Codyvaldez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Codyvaldez swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Apple has Codyvaldez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Apple pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Codyvaldez tumbling to the mat - Apple dives into Codyvaldez's guard.
Apple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Codyvaldez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apple stands up over Codyvaldez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Apple drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apple jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Putnam Codyvaldez 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#
Apple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Codyvaldez.
Apple throws out a counter right but Codyvaldez avoids it with no problem.
Codyvaldez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Codyvaldez misses with a hook.
Codyvaldez misses with a straight left.
Apple follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Codyvaldez misses with a lunging right hand
and Apple counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple blocks a jab.
Apple throws out a counter right but Codyvaldez avoids it with no problem.
Codyvaldez misses the jab.
Apple with the counter takedown but Codyvaldez avoids it easily.
Apple takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Apple walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Codyvaldez misses with a hook.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Codyvaldez missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Apple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Codyvaldez throws a lazy uppercut
and Apple counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Codyvaldez swings widly with a right hand
and Apple counters with a left and a right that stings Codyvaldez.
Codyvaldez throws the left hand but Apple avoids the punch easily.
Codyvaldez throws a jab when Apple was well out of range.
Apple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Codyvaldez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Apple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Codyvaldez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putnam Codyvaldez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Codyvaldez throws an off balance right hand
letting Apple counter with a right hand.
Codyvaldez misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apple! But no joy.
Codyvaldez throws an overhand right that lands on Apple's shoulder, as Apple tries to avoid the shot.
Apple wants to counter with a clinch but Codyvaldez pushes him away.
Codyvaldez misses with an uppercut
and Apple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Codyvaldez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Codyvaldez throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Apple gets tackled into the cage by Codyvaldez. Codyvaldez maintains the clinch.
Codyvaldez has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Codyvaldez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Codyvaldez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Apple - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apple.
Codyvaldez has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
Codyvaldez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Codyvaldez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Codyvaldez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Codyvaldez is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Codyvaldez down to the mat. Codyvaldez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Apple takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Codyvaldez misses with a looping left.
Apple throws out a counter right but Codyvaldez avoids it with no problem.
Codyvaldez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apple! But no joy.#CL#
Codyvaldez has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Codyvaldez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Codyvaldez lands a body shot.
Codyvaldez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but Codyvaldez blocks with his arms.
Codyvaldez working aggressively here.
Apple blocking some punches.
Codyvaldez lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putnam Codyvaldez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Codyvaldez, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Putnam Codyvaldez!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Putnam Codyvaldez!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Putnam Codyvaldez!
Putnam Codyvaldez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 727 Round 3
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredo cracks Apple with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fredo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Fredo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Apple slips under a jab.
Apple looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Fredo gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Apple trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fredo in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Fredo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Apple is trying to stand back up but Fredo is controlling him
Fredo trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Apple trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Fredo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fredo gets the takedown into side control.
Fredo staying calm.
Apple is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fredo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Fredo slows the pace down.
Apple tries to improve position but can't.
Fredo controls the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fredo thuds his right hand into Apple's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fredo looks to throw the jab but Apple is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Apple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredo.
Apple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fredo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apple tries to avoid it but Fredo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apple to the ground. Apple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apple there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Fredo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredo prevents Apple from standing back up.
#ES#
Apple manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Fredo dominated that round.
That's time! Apple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fredo cracks Apple with a good jab.
Apple moves out of range as Fredo strikes.
A swing and a miss from Fredo.
Fredo tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily
and Apple counters with a left and a right that stings Fredo.
Fredo misses with a looping right.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Fredo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredo digs a good body shot into Apple's ribs.
Apple walks into a stiff left hand from Fredo.#T1#
Apple slips a jab from Fredo.
Apple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredo lands a slapping body shot.
Fredo misses with a straight right.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredo misses the target.
Fredo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apple has time to react.
Apple ducks under a wild hook from Fredo.
A quick step to the side and Apple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Fredo has Apple up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fredo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fredo working aggressively here.
Fredo lands a body punch.
Fredo misses with a punch to the body.
Fredo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apple's elbow.
Fredo misses with the head strike.
Fredo lands a left hand.
Fredo misses with some punches.
Fredo is pushing Apple up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fredo misses with some punches.
#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Apple tries for a takedown but Fredo manages to get underhooks.
Fredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Apple is defending well.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fredo. #TD2#
Fredo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fredo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Apple is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fredo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Fredo is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredo throws the left hand but Apple avoids the punch easily.
Apple is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Fredo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Apple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fredo throws a hook to the side of Apple's head but Apple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Fredo coming out on top.
Fredo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apple defends well and Fredo ends up having to push Apple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Apple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fredo sprawls and moves away.
Apple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredo.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Fredo feints and as Apple raises his hands in defense, Fredo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is looking to stand up but Fredo isn't so interested in that idea.
Fredo is stalling in the full guard.
Fredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Apple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES#
Apple wriggles free and stands up.
Fredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An Fredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fredo tries to clinch but Apple moves out of range.
Apple was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Apple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Fredo takes a swing at Apple's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Apple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Fredo.
Fredo swings for the body but Apple moves out of range.
Fredo misses with a body punch
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Apple is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Apple misses the target.
Apple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Fredo and move into the clinch.#T3#
Fredo throws a lazy right hand but Apple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Fredo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fredo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fredo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Fredo misses.
Apple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fredo manages to circle out of the way.
Fredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredo throws a looping overhand right but Apple ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Apple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fredo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of An Fredo.
Fredo throws an off balance right hand
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Fredo backing up. Fredo nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Apple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredo.
Fredo throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredo throws a right hand that misses
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredo throws a poor cross that misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Fredo backing up. Fredo nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Fredo is rocked!
Fredo misses with a left hand
and Apple counters with a big right hand! Oh Fredo is in trouble here! Apple follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Apple!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 727 Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gremlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apple cracks Gremlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gremlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Gremlin throws out a loose jab but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gremlin lands a nice shot that snaps Apple's head back.
Apple staying out of range there.
Gremlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Apple misses the target.
Apple walks into a left hand.
Gremlin misses with an uppercut. Apple saw that one coming.
Apple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gremlin slips a jab from Apple.
Apple thuds his right hand into Gremlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Gizmo Gremlin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gremlin throws out the jab.
Apple moves away from the strike by Gremlin.
Apple ducks under a wild hook from Gremlin.
Gremlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apple cracks Gremlin with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Gremlin - just one landing.
Gremlin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gremlin ducks under a wild hook from Apple.
Apple throws a hook but Gremlin avoids it easily.
Gremlin misses with a straight right.
Apple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Apple.
Gremlin walks into a straight right hand from Apple.
Gremlin blocks a jab.
Gremlin throws a hook but Apple blocks it.
Gremlin sets himself, and Apple steps forward looking for the clinch! Gremlin avoids it this time.
Apple staying out of range there.
Apple walks into a jab.
Apple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apple lands a nice looking body shot.
Gremlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apple.
Apple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gremlin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple misses with an uppercut. Gremlin saw that one coming.
Gremlin is looking to counter punch.
Gremlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Apple misses the target.
Apple is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gremlin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Jab by Apple.
Gremlin throws a hook to the side of Apple's head but Apple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gremlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gremlin is breathing heavily.
Apple scores with a jab. Gremlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apple lands a really nice looking cross but Gremlin seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Apple.
Gremlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apple throws a good cross that connects.
Apple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Gremlin is rocked!
Gremlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apple to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Gremlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apple cracks Gremlin with a left hook right on the temple and Gremlin goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Apple lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gremlin is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Apple!
In defeat, Gizmo Gremlin stepped up to the mic, saying 'AHHHHHHH'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 727 Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple misses with a hook.
Apple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzales wants to counter with a clinch but Apple pushes him away.
Apple scores with a jab. Gonzales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Apple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Apple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Gonzales misses its intended target.
Apple blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Apple moves out of range. #CL2#
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzales trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Apple manages to get underhooks.
Mark Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gonzales.#BC#
Apple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Apple throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple scores with a hook to the body. Gonzales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apple cracks Gonzales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apple.
Gonzales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apple in his tracks.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Apple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apple.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Apple connects with a body shot that sends Gonzales's belly button to the back.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Apple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Apple circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apple, as that shot connected.
Apple fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apple misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Apple pushes him off.
Apple is looking to counter punch.
Apple misses with a left hand
and Gonzales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mark Apple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Apple misses.
Apple misses the jab.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Apple swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Mark Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple lands a jab to Gonzales's midsection.
Gonzales looks winded!
Apple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apple scores with a jab to the head.
Apple lands the left hand.
Apple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Apple defends it well.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.
Gonzales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Apple.
Gonzales should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Apple comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apple.
Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apple sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzales looks for a takedown but Apple sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Apple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gonzales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gonzales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Apple misses the target.
Apple leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple misses with an uppercut
and Gonzales counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Apple finds it's target.
Gonzales looks for a takedown but Apple sprawls well.
Apple misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Apple.
Mark Apple is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Apple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gonzales.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzales was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales slips a straight right by Apple.
Rafael Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Gonzales shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
Apple jabs Gonzales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Apple finish him?
Gonzales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Apple closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gonzales out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Apple!
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