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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Brock (ranked 725 p4p, 106 weight class) and Ryu Aokison (ranked 2105 p4p, 279 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aokison's choice of entrance music: Caroline. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Aokison!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Aokison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Aokison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aokison connects with a nice short shot to Brock's temple.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison working over Brock with some ground and pound. Brock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aokison looks to land a strike but Brock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brock looking to control.
Brock keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top!
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Aokison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brock's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Aokison trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aokison's best efforts.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brock taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Aokison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brock is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Aokison 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.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brock controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Aokison.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Brock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aokison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brock swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aokison. Those never looked like landing.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock throws a body kick that misses
and Aokison counters with a single leg into guard. Brock didn't expect that.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Brock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Brock!
Brock trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Brock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brock tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Aokison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aokison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brock is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
Brock trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Aokison is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aokison is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison winds up and cracks Brock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brock tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Aokison is just content to waste time from the top position. Brock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aokison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brock has escaped and now he's on top!
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison has Brock pulled in close to control his posture.
Brock wants to stand and escape but instead Aokison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aokison cracks Brock with a solid left hand.
Aokison chips away with some ground and pound.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison throws a strike but Brock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aokison is adopting a defensive guard.
Brock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aokison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aokison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aokison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokison throws out the jab.
Aokison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brock counters with a series of strikes. Aokison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aokison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aokison tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a leg kick but Aokison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brock moves out of range as Aokison strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Brock misses its target.
Brock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock leaves Aokison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Aokison.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokison is just out of range.
Aokison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aokison darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock prevents the takedown attempt.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
Aokison has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brock stops a takedown attempt from Aokison.
Aokison misses with a body punch.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Aokison controls his hands.
Aokison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aokison drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brock's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control the position.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aokison has Brock in his guard.
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brock throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Brock is proving a slippery customer.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing Brock from standing up.
Brock gets to his feet - Aokison follows without any prompting.
Brock gets tackled into the cage by Aokison. Aokison maintains the clinch.
Brock pushes off an throws an elbow but Aokison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aokison blocks it with crossed arms.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aokison backwards.
Brock tries a body shot but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison has clasped his hands together around Brock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aokison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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