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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikido JuJoKata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aikido JuJoKata had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aikido JuJoKata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JuJoKata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
JuJoKata regains half guard.
JuJoKata is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. JuJoKata defending well though.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. JuJoKata defending well though.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but JuJoKata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki is keen to just control but JuJoKata is a slippery customer.
Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but JuJoKata is working away.
JuJoKata is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
JuJoKata is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks JuJoKata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but JuJoKata is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
JuJoKata shoots and misses
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aikido JuJoKata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches JuJoKata on the side of the head.
JuJoKata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
JuJoKata misses with a takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. JuJoKata fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aikido JuJoKata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki wants to stand but JuJoKata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aoki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but JuJoKata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki wants to get up but he can't break JuJoKata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aoki looks gassed!
JuJoKata punching from the bottom - just letting Aoki know he's still in a fight.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Aoki wanted to stand there but JuJoKata had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
JuJoKata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aoki counters with a head kick. That will keep JuJoKata thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JuJoKata tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings JuJoKata.
JuJoKata slips a straight right by Aoki.
JuJoKata blocks a head kick by Aoki.
JuJoKata fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
JuJoKata shoots and misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki moves into range and connects with a jab.
JuJoKata darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki counters with a two punch combo.
JuJoKata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but JuJoKata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JuJoKata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - JuJoKata lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JuJoKata connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JuJoKata is in close to Aoki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki lands a good elbow from the bottom.
JuJoKata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki is controlling JuJoKata's posture.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
JuJoKata fails with an attempt to clinch.
JuJoKata shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JuJoKata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch.
JuJoKata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aoki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but JuJoKata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
JuJoKata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Aoki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
JuJoKata misses with a takedown
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a right and a left that JuJoKata avoids nicely.
JuJoKata misses with a takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings JuJoKata.
Aoki shoots for a takedown but JuJoKata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JuJoKata shoots and misses
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
JuJoKata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
JuJoKata fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
JuJoKata lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Lyoto Aoki has been cut.
JuJoKata prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
JuJoKata missing with knees to the body.
JuJoKata scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but JuJoKata has him pressed against the cage.
JuJoKata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Aoki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
JuJoKata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
JuJoKata misses with a takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with JuJoKata.
Aoki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from JuJoKata.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down JuJoKata.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki clinches with his opponent.
JuJoKata tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
JuJoKata unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
JuJoKata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aikido JuJoKata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
JuJoKata missing with knees to the body.
JuJoKata misses with a knee strike.
JuJoKata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but JuJoKata has him pressed against the cage.
JuJoKata fails to pull guard.
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aikido JuJoKata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JuJoKata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings JuJoKata.
JuJoKata fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JuJoKata tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki counters with a body kick.
JuJoKata takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aoki lands with a straight right. JuJoKata didn't see that one coming.
JuJoKata fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a series of strikes. JuJoKata will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but JuJoKata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
JuJoKata tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
JuJoKata with a poor takedown
and Aoki counters with a one-two to the body.
JuJoKata with a poor takedown
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
JuJoKata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
JuJoKata pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, JuJoKata throws an elbow but misses.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoki is looking to break free of the clinch but JuJoKata has double underhooks.
JuJoKata lands a damaging elbow.
Aoki is trying to break free.
JuJoKata misses with a knee to the head.
JuJoKata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki wants to break free but JuJoKata has control.
Aoki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
JuJoKata tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch.
Aoki is looking to control JuJoKata's arms but JuJoKata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage.
JuJoKata lands a damaging elbow.
JuJoKata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
JuJoKata has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but JuJoKata is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
JuJoKata looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
JuJoKata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but JuJoKata is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so JuJoKata is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki wants to control but JuJoKata is keeping him busy.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Aoki tries to stand but can't do so whilst JuJoKata controls his leg.
Aoki lands with a punch from half guard.
JuJoKata lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Aoki is looking to advance position but JuJoKata won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
JuJoKata looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki clinches.
JuJoKata keeps control of Aoki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aoki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but JuJoKata has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but JuJoKata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
JuJoKata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
JuJoKata throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Aoki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki stands and throws JuJoKata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aoki tries to score with some ground and pound. JuJoKata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aoki wants to control but JuJoKata is keeping him busy.
JuJoKata tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lyoto Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but JuJoKata keeps working.
JuJoKata is trying to improve his position.
JuJoKata tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
JuJoKata thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JuJoKata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JuJoKata has his takedown stuffed
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Lyoto Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
JuJoKata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
JuJoKata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JuJoKata lands a nice short elbow.
JuJoKata prevents Aoki from standing back up.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with JuJoKata in his half guard.
Aoki wants to control but JuJoKata is keeping busy.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of JuJoKata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take JuJoKata's back!
JuJoKata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
JuJoKata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki working JuJoKata over with strikes here.
Aoki dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Aoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aoki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
JuJoKata is rocked!
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aikido JuJoKata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh JuJoKata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. JuJoKata looks a forlorn figure.
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
JuJoKata is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
JuJoKata tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
JuJoKata seems to have got his legs back now.
Aoki blocks JuJoKata's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Aoki unloading with bombs!
JuJoKata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but JuJoKata manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JuJoKata sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but JuJoKata won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JuJoKata is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aoki prevents JuJoKata from getting the reversal.
JuJoKata throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
JuJoKata working to try and regain half guard.
Aoki controlling his opponent.
Aoki landing punches.
JuJoKata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aoki raining down shots from the mount!
Aoki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. JuJoKata can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JuJoKata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
JuJoKata is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
JuJoKata keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
JuJoKata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
JuJoKata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
JuJoKata stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
JuJoKata cracks Aoki with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Aoki!
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