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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 570 p4p, 338 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 86 p4p, 51 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Aokison slips a straight right by Applegate.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Applegate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison trying to control but Applegate is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Applegate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Applegate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Applegate working a defensive guard here.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Applegate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Applegate!
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Applegate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Applegate defends it easily.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Applegate 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.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Applegate postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aokison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aokison.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Aokison circles away.
Aokison connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate clinches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aokison or not.
Aokison looking to stall.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison taking a breather.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Aokison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aokison with a hook.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Aokison.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate is trying to maintain a safe position but Aokison gets an underhook and turns Applegate into the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aokison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Aokison 's eye.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate is leaning against Aokison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aokison prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aokison.
Aokison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Aokison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate is working Aokison over against the cage.
Aokison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Applegate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate trying to control the action but Aokison just sinks the hooks in.
Aokison struggling to land strikes to the head as Applegate covers up.
I really don't envy Applegate right now.
Aokison trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Applegate doesn't escape.
Aokison looking to hold on to the position here but Applegate rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
Aokison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Applegate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aokison.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Applegate is keeping the position for now.
Aokison postures up in Applegate's guard and throws a big left but Applegate blocks it.
Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Applegate has wrist control.
Applegate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison 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.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Applegate keeps moving.
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Applegate's head.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Applegate with a solid left hand.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison distracts Applegate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Applegate pulls Aokison in close to his closed guard and prevents Aokison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aokison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Applegate is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Applegate is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Applegate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison preventing the sweep.
Applegate has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison looking to sit in guard and control but Applegate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Applegate wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Applegate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison controls Applegate momentarily but Applegate frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison keeping full guard, as Applegate tries to pass.
Aokison seems keen to control Applegate's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Aokison saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Applegate defends well and Aokison ends up having to push Applegate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Aokison tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Aokison drops back down to his feet.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Aokison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aokison is struggling to control the position.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison stalling.
Aokison is trying to maintain a safe position but Applegate gets an underhook and turns Aokison into the cage.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokison's elbow.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Applegate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ryu Aokison had this to say: 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.
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