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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 414 p4p, 61 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 1102 p4p, 142 weight class). Aokison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Caroline. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
24 - 19 - 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
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aokison slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aokison's half guard.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Aokison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aokison 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.
Aokison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aokison trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Barnkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Barnkvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Aokison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnkvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnkvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Barnkvist clinches with his opponent.
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Aokison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Aokison has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Aokison controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist moves into full guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnkvist scores with a hook.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barnkvist to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnkvist 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.
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energy
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