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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 28 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rene Neri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Neri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Aoki 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.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neri as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Neri with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neri stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Neri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
And Neri tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neri as he avoids it easily.
Neri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki. #T1##TD2#
Neri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Neri
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki won't allow Neri to pass to mount.
Neri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to control Neri's posture. Neri takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Aoki! Neri is rotating here... this could be the end... Aoki is out! Neri has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rene Neri!
A very excited looking Rene Neri 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.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Jan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Jan
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jan content to stall in guard here.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Jan being controlled here momentarily.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is controlling Jan'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.#T1#
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Jan won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki continues to stall.
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki wants to control but Jan passes easily into half guard.
Aoki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jan wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jan wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Jan prevents Aoki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Jan.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Jan looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Aoki seems keen to control Jan's posture.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is pulling down on Jan's head to control his posture.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jan forces his way into half guard.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jan is working away from the top position though.
Aoki tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.#T8#
Jan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Jan
Aoki wants to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Jan
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jan is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Aoki not doing much here.
Further stalling from Aoki.#SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aoki.#T11#
Jan manages to get to full guard.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki postures up.
#T12#
Jan keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki won't allow Jan to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Aoki controlling from the top position.
Jan trying to control the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #T14#
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Jan
Jan struggling a bit here.
Aoki tries to move to mount but Jan blocks the move with his legs.
Aoki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jan wins on points by 6 to 5.
An out of breath Bartlomiej Jan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tidd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Tidd
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
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.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidd controls the pace.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tidd won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T3#
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki has control of Tidd's left arm, preventing Tidd from doing any damage.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Tidd 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.#T4#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tidd controls the pace.
Tidd postures up.
#T6#
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki pulls Tidd in to control the position. #SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Tidd 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.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Tidd stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Tidd
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Tidd is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet. #T10##SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T11#
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to keep Tidd in close.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T12#
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki controlling the position.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #T13#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Tidd
Tidd is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (7) Tidd
Tidd wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Joe Tidd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 46 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Pancake
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aoki is defending well. Pancake quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aoki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pancake celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Takeya Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Fiso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Fiso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiso tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Aoki
Fiso is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Fiso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki is looking to pass Fiso's guard but actually Fiso recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T2#
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position here. #T3#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso controlling the position.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso pulls Aoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is keeping busy.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T6#
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Fiso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Aoki.
Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Fiso controls the position.#SUB#
Fiso tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Fiso is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoki tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#T8#
Aoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Aoki is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Fiso is persistently looking for the submission but Aoki is defending it well.
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Aoki trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso controls the position.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Fiso goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aoki escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (4) Aoki
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Aoki postures up.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki postures up.
#T14#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) Aoki
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.#TD2#
Kuronoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Kuronoa being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuronoa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kuronoa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aoki stacks Kuronoa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aoki! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away.
Aoki controls the position.
Kuronoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Kuronoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Aoki wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuronoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Kuronoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki trying to hold on to Kuronoa's head to control him but Kuronoa postures up.
#T4#
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Kuronoa tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Aoki wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuronoa trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Aoki is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
#T7#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Kuronoa is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuronoa from advancing position. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki tries to roll over but Kuronoa keeps him under control.#T8#
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aoki is defending well. Kuronoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aoki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kuronoa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa!
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Aoki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee slows the pace down. #T1#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Lee postures up.
Aoki prevents Lee from improving position.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Aoki prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Lee controlling from mount. #T7#
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki can't escape the position.
#T9#
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Good control from Lee.
Lee is not going to allow Aoki to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Lee controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.#T11#
Lee continues to hold on tight.
Lee controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Lee wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki tries to break free.
#T12#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aoki doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T13#
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aoki doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
John Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kuronoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Aoki is taking a breather. Kuronoa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa prevents Aoki from taking his back.#T4#
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away. #T5#
Kuronoa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Kuronoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Kuronoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Kuronoa wants to control the action here but instead Aoki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (0) Kuronoa
Aoki controlling from mount.
Kuronoa has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (12) vs (0) Kuronoa
A lull in the action here.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki is controlling Kuronoa's posture.#T7#
Kuronoa won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuronoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (14) vs (2) Kuronoa#T8##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuronoa is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Kuronoa is defending the position.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Aoki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (17) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuronoa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kuronoa is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (20) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Kuronoa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuronoa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (23) vs (2) Kuronoa
Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuronoa wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Aoki has the hooks in. Kuronoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuronoa breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (23) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (25) vs (4) Kuronoa#T14#
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (28) vs (4) Kuronoa
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
A less than humble Takeya Aoki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Boaz instigates a clinch.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Boaz gets control of Aoki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boaz holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Boaz looking to control.
Aoki passes Boaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki stalling. #SUB2#
Boaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Boaz trying to control here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Boaz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki trying to control the pace. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki. #T4#
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki stalling.
Boaz wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Boaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Boaz actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working.
Boaz trying to control here.
#T7#
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Boaz defends it.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Boaz
Boaz has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (6) vs (0) Boaz
I would not like to be Boaz right now.
#T8#
Boaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boaz for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki trying to control.
Boaz trying to control but not successfully.
Boaz breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (2) Boaz
Boaz stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Boaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Aoki controlling Boaz's posture. #T10#
Boaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Boaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully. #T11#
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Boaz
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki prevents Boaz from improving his position.#T12##SUB2#
Boaz actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Boaz is positioning himself well to prevent Aoki advancing to mount.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Boaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Aoki controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz trying to control here.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Boaz won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Aoki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown shoots in but Aoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Aoki
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Aoki
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aoki avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Aoki controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aoki not allowing Brown to control his hands. #T3#
Aoki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Aoki controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Aoki doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Aoki
Brown wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki pulls Brown in to control the position. #T6#
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Aoki looking to control.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Aoki wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Aoki controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki has control of Brown 's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Brown wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Aoki trying to hold on to Brown 's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Brown trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working. #T12#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki controlling the position for now.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown .
#T14##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brown gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brown takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Antonio Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki seems keen to control Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Aoki looking to control.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Morrison Jr. takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Aoki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.#T4#
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. prevents Aoki from improving his position.#T5#
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Aoki is controlling Morrison Jr.'s trapped leg to prevent Morrison Jr. from advancing to side control.#T6#
Aoki is continuing to stall.
Morrison Jr. seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T7#
Morrison Jr. is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Aoki
Morrison Jr. staying calm.
Morrison Jr. tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aoki's legs.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position. #T10#
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T12#
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position. #T13#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Aoki is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison Jr. is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.#TD#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki controlling the position.#T2#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Aoki
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Fiso managing to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T4#
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki postures up.
#T6#
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Aoki stalling.
Fiso trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Fiso tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.#T8#
Aoki is taking a breather. Fiso 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.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (5) Aoki
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Aoki
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Fiso regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Well,Fiso is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 11 to 4.
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mata tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Mata persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mata sprawls and moves away.
Aoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aoki wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dado Mata.
Mata fails to land the takedown.
Mata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki stuffs the takedown.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Mata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Mata persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Mata is quick to defend against it.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Mata
Aoki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mata's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata controlling the action here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Mata trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Mata
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Mata wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position. #T3#
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Mata has a hand on Aoki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Mata
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Mata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mata for as long as he can get away with.
Mata tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Mata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata wants to control the position but Aoki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Mata gets back to full guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Mata wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata is still trying to improve position.
Mata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mata is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki wants to control but instead Mata manages to regain half guard.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki prevents Mata from improving his position.#T12#
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Aoki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Mata
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Aoki controls the position from side control.#T13#
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Aoki is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Takeya Aoki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left. #TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
Aoki 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.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lvavatai is keeping the position for now.
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lvavatai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai preventing the sweep.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Lvavatai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lvavatai is in guard.#REVB#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lvavatai uses it to pass to side control.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lvavatai 's best efforts.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Lvavatai has control of the leg. #T2##SU2#
Lvavatai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aoki to get to his feet.
Lvavatai with a jab.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Lvavatai .#TD#
Aoki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Lvavatai is not content to let Aoki control the position. #ES2#
Lvavatai sneaks out the side door and pushes Aoki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Lvavatai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lvavatai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
Aoki dives in and grabs Lvavatai 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki stalling. #ES2#
Lvavatai pushes Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
Takeya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Lvavatai denies him. #SUB#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well. #T1#
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lvavatai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Lvavatai is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aoki laying and praying for a moment but Lvavatai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lvavatai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lvavatai on his heels. He'll look to pass Lvavatai 's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Lvavatai has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Lvavatai postures up.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Lvavatai has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Lvavatai stands up from half guard.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the head.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Lvavatai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lvavatai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Lvavatai shows good takedown defense.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Lvavatai pulls Aoki into guard.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Lvavatai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Lvavatai from standing up.
Aoki is trying to keep Lvavatai in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lvavatai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Aoki moves forwards but Lvavatai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lvavatai as he avoids it easily.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.#TD#
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki advances position into side control!#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lvavatai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Tiaoali Lvavatai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Aoki drags him back down.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Lvavatai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lvavatai throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Lvavatai .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki stands and throws Lvavatai 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Lvavatai is defending well. #T4#
Aoki trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Takeya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai is not content to let Aoki control the position. #SUB#
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lvavatai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Lvavatai !
Lvavatai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A very excited looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Aoki 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.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Mata
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Mata#SUB#
Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Aoki from improving position. #T2#
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Mata
Aoki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mata is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Mata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (7) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Mata working away.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Mata moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (9) Mata
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #T6#
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T7#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (9) Mata#SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (11) Mata#T8##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position. #T9##SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata 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. #T10#
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (11) Mata
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (16) Mata
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14##SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki gets full guard.
Mata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Fiso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiso pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiso is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fiso is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fiso! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fiso taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Saldini recovers full guard.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Saldini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saldini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki trying to control here.
#T2#
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Saldini's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Saldini prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet. #SUB#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Saldini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Saldini has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Aoki tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Saldini not doing much here.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aoki reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Saldini
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T7#
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini prevents Aoki from moving into mount.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saldini won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Saldini controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Aoki looking to improve position, pressing down on Saldini's thigh with his hand. Saldini seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aoki paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aoki's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Saldini picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Fiso
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.#SUB#
Aoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fiso has his hands clasped together but Aoki extends and breaks Fiso's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeya Aoki!
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jan looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Jan drives through and ends up in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Jan
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.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Jan
Aoki trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki prevents Jan from improving his position.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Aoki moves into full mount! Jan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Jan
Jan is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jan tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Jan
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (4) Jan
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Jan defends it. #T2#
Aoki is keen to just control but Jan is a slippery customer.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jan trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (4) Jan
Aoki wants to control the pace but Jan is squirming around nicely.
Jan working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Jan to control.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jan is looking to escape. #T4#
Jan wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki fails to advance to Jan's back.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Jan is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Aoki is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aoki extends the arm and Jan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
Brown moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Aoki#SUB#
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Brown controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Brown go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brown is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Aoki is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Brown keeps control of the position easily here as Aoki tries to buck him off.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown 's guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Aoki#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Brown pulls Aoki in to control the position.
Brown is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Brown is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Aoki
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.#T6#
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (15) vs (2) Aoki#T7#
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki gets full guard.
Brown is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Aoki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (2) Aoki
Brown trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki regains half guard.#T9#
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.#SUB2#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aoki has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it. #T10#
Aoki tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Brown controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Brown not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Aoki is pressing down on Brown 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (21) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brown presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (23) vs (2) Aoki
Brown tries to control but Aoki wriggling away. #T13#
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (26) vs (2) Aoki#T14#
Brown has the hooks in. Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aoki is really stuck here.
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Aoki is staying busy.
Aoki tries to escape the position.
Brown trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki tries to escape the position.
Brown trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
After winning the bout, Antonio Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch.
Por Pramuk is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki jumps guard but Por Pramuk stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Por Pramuk jumps guard.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aoki trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Por Pramuk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Por Pramuk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Por Pramuk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (0) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Por Pramuk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to buck Por Pramuk off but Por Pramuk is having none of it.#SUB#
Por Pramuk tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Por Pramuk 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.#SUB#
Por Pramuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Por Pramuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Por Pramuk is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Por Pramuk controlling the pace.
Aoki is staying active underneath Por Pramuk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Por Pramuk passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki controlling the position well. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Por Pramuk trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Por Pramuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Por Pramuk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Por Pramuk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Por Pramuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (5) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (5) vs (5) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Por Pramuk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Por Pramuk regains half guard.
Por Pramuk trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Por Pramuk is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (5) vs (8) Aoki#T6##SUB2#
Aoki has control of Por Pramuk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Por Pramuk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aoki looking to control but Por Pramuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Por Pramuk is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Por Pramuk is looking to escape.
Aoki takes Por Pramuk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Por Pramuk is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Por Pramuk (5) vs (11) Aoki
Por Pramuk trying to control the hands but Aoki won't let him. #T7#
Por Pramuk is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Aoki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Por Pramuk wants to escape the position.
Por Pramuk is working hard here to advance position.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position but Aoki manages to sink in the hooks.
Por Pramuk tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Aoki is cranking Por Pramuk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Por Pramuk! He's tightened the choke and Por Pramuk is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Jun. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Jun dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Jun's head and hops out.
Aoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jun gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Jun
Aoki stops Jun from passing to mount.
Jun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jun taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Aoki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Jun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Jun eventually gives up the hold.
Jun trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jun is one step ahead there.
Aoki pulls Jun in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Jun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jun is still trying to improve position.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jun tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Jun trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Jun controlling him for the moment.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Jun is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jun tries to pass.
Jun content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jun drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jun has Aoki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Jun
Jun looking for a sweep. Not yet Jun, not yet. #T4#
Jun keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aoki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jun to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aoki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jun pulls down on the head and he's put Aoki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anatta clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Aoki gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Aoki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (3) Anatta
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape. #T1#
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anatta wants to take Aoki's back here but Aoki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Anatta looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anatta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #T2##SUB2#
Anatta is working for a rear naked choke. Aoki is not defending it well and Anatta has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Aoki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Aoki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso 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.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T2#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at closed inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Fiso stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard. #SUB#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Fiso is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Aoki has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T13#
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Aoki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T14#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aoki for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Ortega gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aoki regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (0) Aoki#SUB#
Ortega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (2) Aoki#SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (4) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki pulls Ortega in to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortega prevents Aoki from improving his position.#SUB#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ortega (4) vs (6) Aoki
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Aoki keeps control of the position.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
Aoki is not going to allow Ortega to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Ortega tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Aoki has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aoki avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
Aoki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ortega tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega holding both Aoki 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ortega breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (6) vs (6) Aoki#T4#
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega preventing the sweep.
Aoki is controlling Ortega's posture.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T5#
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortega trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (6) vs (8) Aoki
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ortega has his feet on Aoki's thighs here. He's pushed Aoki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aoki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CWC 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 33 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pancake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aoki! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Pancake
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.
Pancake wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki wants to control but Pancake postures up.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Pancake looking to control but instead Aoki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pancake is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
#SUB2#
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now. #T2#
Pancake trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki has his hands on Pancake's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Pancake pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Pancake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Pancake advances to half guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake trying to control the pace.
Aoki is trying is best to control the position here.
Pancake is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Pancake is looking to pass Aoki's guard but actually Aoki recovers to full guard. #T6#
Aoki pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake forces his way into half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki trying to control but Pancake postures up.
#T7#
Pancake stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pancake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T8#
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.#T9#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Pancake with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Pancake
Aoki working away.#T10#
Aoki trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (8) Pancake
Aoki wants to escape the position.
Aoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pancake.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Pancake keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T11##SUB2#
Pancake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aoki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Aoki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pancake's arms. #SUB2#
Pancake is persistently looking for the submission but Aoki is defending it well.
#T12#
Pancake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pancake wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Pancake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aoki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancake's guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (8) Pancake
Aoki is stalling in the full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake working a defensive guard but Aoki passes into half guard.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pancake has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 8 to 7.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiso showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stalling.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Fiso trying to advance position but Aoki counters by regaining guard.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki controlling the position.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Fiso#T5#
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
It looks like Fiso 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.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (6) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T8#
Aoki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Good control from Aoki.
Aoki not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Fiso tries to buck him off.
Fiso is trying to break free.
#T9#
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Aoki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiso doesn't escape.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.
Fiso tries to break free.
#T11#
Fiso has hold of Aoki's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Aoki is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Aoki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso 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.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T12#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (6) Fiso
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T14#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki passes easily into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Takeya Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 18 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki 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.
Aoki fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Morrison Jr. gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard. #T1#
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. is looking to pass Aoki's guard but actually Aoki recovers to full guard.
Morrison Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison Jr. takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki is looking to control Morrison Jr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#T3#
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Aoki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Morrison Jr.#T4#
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Morrison Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison Jr. is trying to reverse the position but instead Aoki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (7) vs (2) Morrison Jr.#T5#
Aoki is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison Jr. buck him off.
Morrison Jr. is in bad spot here.
Morrison Jr. just trying to survive but Aoki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Morrison Jr. tries to break free.
Morrison Jr. keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Morrison Jr. just trying to survive but Aoki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now.
Aoki controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Morrison Jr.'s face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aoki controlling the positon.
Morrison Jr. is really stuck here.
Aoki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Morrison Jr. manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Morrison Jr..
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (4) Morrison Jr.#T8#
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass. #T9#
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the pace.
Aoki won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount. #T10#
Morrison Jr. is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (6) Morrison Jr.#T11#
Aoki keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Aoki is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head to control his posture.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki pulls Morrison Jr. in to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morrison Jr. passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard. #T13#
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Morrison Jr. from advancing position.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working. #T14#
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Takeya Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Malverde gets a clinch. #TD2#
Malverde jumps into guard, dragging Aoki to the mat.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Malverde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malverde is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malverde is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malverde keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass. #T2#
Malverde trying to control the position here.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Malverde pulls Aoki in to control the position.
Malverde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malverde is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Well, if Aoki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Malverde trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Malverde wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malverde for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Aoki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malverde reverses the position - he's now on top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Malverde
Malverde's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
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.
Malverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T8#
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Malverde controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Malverde trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Malverde in close to prevent any damage.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Malverde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki has his hands on Malverde's head, controlling the position.
Aoki continues to stall.#T11#
Malverde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Malverde#SUB2#
Malverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki passes Malverde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Malverde wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Malverde works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki is fighting to break Malverde's control of his arms but Malverde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malverde wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Malverde can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malverde trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Malverde gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Malverde wins on points by 3 to 2.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Halli pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli is trying to drag Aoki to the mat but Aoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aoki is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki won't allow Halli to pass to mount.
Halli wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Halli trying to advance position but Aoki counters by regaining guard.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T5#
Aoki pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T6#
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halli trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T7#
Halli wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Aoki wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli wants to control but Aoki has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Aoki trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki trying to control here.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki keeping control of the position. #T11#
Halli stalling. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Halli
Aoki controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Aoki avoiding Halli 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Halli is really stuck here.
Halli controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Aoki is not going to allow Halli to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Halli is trying to break free.
Halli trying to control the position but Aoki manages to sink in the hooks.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
Halli trying to control the hands but Aoki breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 5 to 4.
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fiso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it. #T1#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Aoki trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount. #T5#
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Fiso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Fiso controlling his opponent. #T7#
Fiso fails to advance to Aoki's back.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Aoki stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Fiso wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki holds on to Fiso around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aoki is holding on tight.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Aoki stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pancake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Aoki
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (6) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pancake wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but Pancake doesn't allow it.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pancake tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki fails to move to back control.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Aoki looking for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Pancake reaches up to try and control the position but Aoki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pancake rolls and tries to escape and now Aoki has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (9) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki working for a choke but Pancake reverses nicely into Aoki 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (9) Aoki
Aoki keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pancake is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (11) Aoki
Pancake controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Pancake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (14) Aoki#SUB2#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Pancake is defending well. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pancake manages to get back to half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pancake controlling the position for now.
Aoki is pressing down on Pancake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pancake is holding on for now.
Aoki is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Pancake controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (14) Aoki
Aoki wants to hit a sweep here but Pancake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (14) Aoki
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Pancake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (14) Aoki
Pancake takes a little break here. Aoki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Pancake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (13) vs (14) Aoki
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9##SUB#
Pancake moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aoki has worked his arm free - good work by Aoki!
Aoki trying to remain calm as Pancake controls from the top position.
Pancake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aoki for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Aoki wants to control but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (15) vs (14) Aoki#SUB#
Pancake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aoki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aoki! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (15) vs (16) Aoki#T11#
Pancake keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Pancake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Pancake looking to control.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12##SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Pancake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancake manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Pancake's guard.
Pancake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Pancake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Pancake pulls Aoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#T14#
Pancake controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Pancake working a defensive guard but Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 16 to 15.
Takeya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Aoki has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Aoki 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.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T3#
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T4#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Diaz
Aoki is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #T6#
Aoki is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Aoki is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Diaz
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T8#
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (6) vs (4) Diaz#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well. #SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz stops Aoki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to take Diaz's back here but Diaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T14#
Aoki can't control as he wanted to and Diaz manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3006 p4p, 164 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1872 p4p, 108 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Wasa
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wasa is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Wasa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Wasa wants to hit a sweep here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wasa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa prevents Aoki from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wasa turns into him and now he's in Aoki's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into half guard.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Wasa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (7) Wasa
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (10) Wasa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (5) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Wasa wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Aoki tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Wasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aoki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wasa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aoki tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Wasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Wasa let's go of the attempt for now.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aoki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Masa Wasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2929 p4p, 148 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 2147 p4p, 121 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pugberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pugberg has hold of one of Aoki's legs. Aoki is fighting the takedown attempt but Pugberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Pugberg
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugberg pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Pugberg sits in half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Pugberg has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Pugberg
Pugberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Pugberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Pugberg
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pugberg looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Pugberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Pugberg up and slammed him! Pugberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Pugberg
Aoki advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (7) vs (5) Pugberg
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Pugberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pugberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pugberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pugberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (7) Pugberg
Pugberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Pugberg
Pugberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pugberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (7) Pugberg
Aoki has hold of Pugberg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pugberg seems comfortable defending it but Aoki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pugberg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pugberg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aoki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1900 p4p, 107 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 2880 p4p, 149 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Ono Kuronoa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ono Kuronoa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa clinches with his opponent.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuronoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Aoki
Kuronoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuronoa stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily.
Kuronoa forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuronoa is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa content to control rather than advance.
Kuronoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuronoa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki looks to move to half guard but instead Kuronoa has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (5) Aoki
Kuronoa wants to control the action but instead Aoki gets a body lock and reverses into Kuronoa's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (7) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (10) Aoki
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aoki tries to move to mount but Kuronoa blocks the move with his legs.
Kuronoa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (12) Aoki
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kuronoa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kuronoa and Aoki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuronoa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (15) Aoki
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuronoa, who protects the arm well.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuronoa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (17) Aoki
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Aoki forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (7) vs (20) Aoki
Aoki is trying to stick to Kuronoa's back but Kuronoa is turning into Aoki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (9) vs (20) Aoki
Aoki working for a triangle but Kuronoa defends it easily.
Kuronoa won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Kuronoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Kuronoa has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (12) vs (20) Aoki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuronoa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuronoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 20 to 12.
Takeya Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2859 p4p, 157 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 906 p4p, 50 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki rushes Chugman and presses him up against the ropes.
Chugman tightens his grip and picks Aoki up, before dumping him to the ground. Aoki manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Chugman
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chugman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well.
Chugman is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chugman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Chugman
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Chugman trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki stops Chugman from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Chugman keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Chugman wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chugman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Chugman
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Chugman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (8) Chugman
Aoki postures up.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Chugman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (10) Chugman
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chugman has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Chugman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (13) Chugman
Aoki prevents Chugman from moving into mount.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Chugman has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (2) vs (15) Chugman
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki regains half guard.
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chugman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (18) Chugman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is not content to let Chugman control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chugman controls the position.
Aoki tries to buck Chugman off but Chugman is having none of it.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chugman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chugman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (21) Chugman
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Chugman stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chugman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chugman wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Chugman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Chugman to get to half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chugman escapes and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (24) Chugman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki seems a little lost for a moment, as Chugman dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Chugman prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (27) Chugman
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chugman mounts Aoki! Really nice guard pass there!
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aoki is holding on tight.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chugman wins on points by 27 to 2.
Klaus Chugman gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Takeya Aoki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2873 p4p, 157 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1689 p4p, 104 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Morrison Jr. is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face The Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison Jr. gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.
Morrison Jr. trying to advance position but Aoki counters by regaining guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrison Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison Jr. has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has an active guard here but Morrison Jr. has managed to pass into half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Aoki regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki has his foot on Morrison Jr.'s thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison Jr. works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morrison Jr. stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (18) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.
Morrison Jr. is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (21) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. fails to take his opponent's back.
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morrison Jr.'s lack of action.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki with the active half guard here but Morrison Jr. passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (24) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morrison Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki looks to move to half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison Jr. fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (29) Morrison Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 29 to 0.
David Morrison Jr. is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2819 p4p, 160 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 1536 p4p, 93 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Bell
Aoki is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell 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.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki looking for a triangle here. Bell is fighting it but it looks tight! Aoki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takeya Aoki!
Our winner, Takeya Aoki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 28
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3415 p4p, 189 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 804 p4p, 46 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Feltre has chosen Someday Never Comes as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki feints and as Feltre raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Feltre
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Feltre looking to control.
Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Feltre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Feltre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Feltre
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feltre keeps trying to improve his position.
Feltre trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Feltre stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Feltre stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Feltre! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Feltre
Feltre has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (2) vs (7) Feltre
Feltre is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Feltre extends the arm and Aoki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3337 p4p, 180 weight class) and Diego Gaspar (ranked 2921 p4p, 160 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Diego Gaspar is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Diego Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki rushes Gaspar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gaspar pulls guard effortlessly.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Gaspar is keeping the position.
Gaspar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki pushing down on Gaspar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaspar trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Gaspar defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaspar sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaspar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Aoki has latched onto it... Big trouble! Aoki pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gaspar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeya Aoki!
A very excited looking Takeya Aoki 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:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3260 p4p, 156 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 6885 p4p, 251 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Gustavo Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Santos
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Santos
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Santos
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Aoki has locked up a guillotine! Aoki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Santos is holding on here and Aoki must be using up a lot of energy. Santos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Aoki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeya Aoki!
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 14685 p4p, 248 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 3168 p4p, 154 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Yas Uru is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Uru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Uru (4) vs (0) Aoki
Uru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Uru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Uru 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uru tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uru pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uru seems to be looking for submissions.
Uru trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Uru is working for a submission of some sort.
Uru is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Uru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Uru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (2) Aoki
Uru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Uru is looking to improve his position.
Uru looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Uru actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (5) Aoki
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Uru tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki is working to tighten his grip on Uru's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Uru has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aoki is really squeezing tight and eventually Uru passes out! Aoki breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3097 p4p, 175 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2283 p4p, 142 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Marilson Coutinho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Coutinho off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Coutinho
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Coutinho is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Coutinho recovers full guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Coutinho
Coutinho stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Aoki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aoki but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coutinho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (9) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho won't enjoy being in this position. Aoki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Coutinho is tapping - it's over boys! Aoki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2991 p4p, 178 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4429 p4p, 240 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Aaron Hoyle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Hoyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoyle. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controlling the pace.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki is looking for submissions but instead, Hoyle has regained full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle wants to sweep but Aoki has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Hoyle
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle manages to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is trying to control. Hoyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyle keeps working.
Hoyle won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Hoyle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (2) Hoyle
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Hoyle denies him.
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (16) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Hoyle
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoyle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (8) Hoyle
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoyle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (24) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hoyle is trying to defend against the choke here but Aoki has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Aoki Tightens the hold and Hoyle taps out furiously! Aoki displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1185 p4p, 76 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 2967 p4p, 172 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matvey Pavlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Aoki
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Pavlov trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pavlov is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pavlov! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pavlov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
An out of breath Takeya Aoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki pushing down on Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Franco is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Franco is looking to get back to full guard here but Aoki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franco's legs.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Franco tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Franco throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Franco manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.
Franco is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franco with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control.
Franco is trying to work for a sweep but Aoki has mounted him!
Aoki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aoki with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Aoki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
Aoki has hold of Franco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aoki trying to control but Franco is having none of it.
Aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Franco wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Franco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #T4#
Aoki advances position into side control!
Franco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franco misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franco tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki is putting a hurting on Franco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Franco is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeya Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Aoki shoots in.
Franco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Franco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franco works his way back into a safe position though.
Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franco trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Franco wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #SUB#
Franco stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Aoki throws up his legs and catches Franco in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Franco tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Aoki! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 2125 p4p, 111 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 6974 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Uru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Uru defends easily.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Uru trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uru won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uru won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Uru from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uru preventing the sweep.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Uru from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uru is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru passes into half guard.
Uru trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (2) Aoki
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Uru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Uru still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Uru has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Uru (6) vs (2) Aoki
The referee asks Uru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Uru trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aoki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uru wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Uru is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uru trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's five 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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (6) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki is working for a kimura but Uru is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Uru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uru is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uru avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control. Uru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Uru has his hands clasped together around Aoki's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Uru defending well.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Uru is working away.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Uru is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Uru is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (8) vs (4) Aoki
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru is controlling the pace.
Aoki is in trouble now - Uru has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (11) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki is trying to reverse the position but instead Uru has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Uru (14) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Uru to control.
Uru is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aoki is defending well though. Uru let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Uru controlling the positon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Good control from Uru.
Uru controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Uru trying to control.
Aoki tries to escape but Uru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uru is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Uru. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Uru's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (14) vs (6) Aoki
Uru managing to control the position.
Uru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (16) vs (6) Aoki
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uru is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru forces his way into half guard.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets full guard.
Uru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uru pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uru wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (16) vs (8) Aoki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uru takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Yas Uru tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 6478 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 15509 p4p, 0 weight class). Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Putski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Putski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Putski
Putski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Putski controls the position.
Aoki tries to bench press Putski off him but Putski keeps the position.
Aoki is not content to let Putski control the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to bench press Putski off him but Putski keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Putski controlling from side mount.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Putski gets to mount! Aoki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (6) Putski
Putski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (9) Putski
Aoki tries to escape the position.
Putski controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki is really stuck here.
Putski trying to control momentarily.
Putski has the hooks in. Aoki is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Putski passes his arm under Aoki's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Aoki taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
Ivan Putski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2089 p4p, 225 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 6436 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kang Xi Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xi Jia defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Xi Jia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xi Jia as he avoids it easily.
Xi Jia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xi Jia (2) vs (0) Aoki
Xi Jia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xi Jia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xi Jia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xi Jia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xi Jia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xi Jia sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Aoki doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Xi Jia paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Aoki - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeya Aoki!
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki and Masakazu Aoki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeya Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Masakazu Aoki. Masakazu Aoki maintains the clinch.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull guard.
Takeya Aoki jumps guard and drags Masakazu Aoki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeya 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.
Takeya Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Takeya Aoki 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.
Takeya Aoki keeping full guard, as Masakazu Aoki tries to pass.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Takeya Aoki is pressing down on Masakazu Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeya 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masakazu Aoki won't allow Takeya Aoki to sweep him here.
Masakazu Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Masakazu Aoki 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.
Takeya Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Masakazu Aoki has passed into half guard.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (3) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (5) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki prevents Takeya Aoki from improving his position.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeya Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeya Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
Masakazu Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeya Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Masakazu Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masakazu Aoki trying to control the pace.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Takeya Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is defending well.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (8) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (11) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape but Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Takeya Aoki tries to buck him off.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in. Takeya Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Takeya Aoki's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki 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.
Takeya Aoki is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Masakazu Aoki is controlling the pace.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass to mount but Takeya Aoki is defending the position.
Well, if Masakazu Aoki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki gets full guard.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki controlling the action here.
Masakazu Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Takeya Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeya Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (14) Masakazu Aoki
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Masakazu Aoki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (17) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position.
Masakazu Aoki biding his time, controlling Takeya Aoki.
Masakazu Aoki looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position as Takeya Aoki tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masakazu Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeya Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki wins on points by 17 to 0.
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between L Manning Hines and Takeya Aoki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; L Manning Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hines drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Aoki jumps into guard, dragging Hines to the mat.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki has his foot on Hines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hines works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hines manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hines slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hines (0) vs (2) Aoki
Hines seems keen to control Aoki's posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki looking to improve position, pressing down on Hines's thigh with his hand. Hines seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aoki paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aoki's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hines picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). L Manning Hines!
L Manning Hines gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must train more.'. |
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Event:
TUF round 6
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Keene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keene off to one side.
Keene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side.
Keene misses with a takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Keene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Keene moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Keene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keene tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Aoki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Keene drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keene wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keene holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Keene's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Aoki is pushing down on Keene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keene is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keene wants to get back to full guard.
Keene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keene tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
Keene tries to improve his position but Aoki has taken his back! Aoki has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Keene tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Aoki pushes Keene away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sebastion Gorfu and Takeya Aoki. Sebastion Gorfu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorfu rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
Gorfu pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorfu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gorfu controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorfu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorfu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorfu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorfu (4) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Gorfu tries to move to mount but Aoki blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorfu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfu staying calm.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gorfu tries to move to mount but Aoki blocks the move with his legs.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Gorfu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aoki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorfu (6) vs (0) Aoki
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfu wants to take Aoki's back but he can't do it this time.
Aoki wants to hold on but Gorfu pushes him away.
Gorfu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorfu trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Gorfu controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorfu avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorfu has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorfu content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Gorfu from taking his back.
Gorfu is working hard here to advance position.
Gorfu goes for an armbar but Aoki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorfu (6) vs (2) Aoki
Gorfu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorfu is keeping the position for now.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorfu (6) vs (5) Aoki
Gorfu holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorfu controls the position for a moment.
Aoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gorfu! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorfu (6) vs (7) Aoki
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to control but Gorfu wriggling away.
Gorfu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorfu is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki trying to control but Gorfu is having none of it.
Gorfu wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki tries to control but Gorfu wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorfu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorfu is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but Gorfu doesn't allow it.
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Gorfu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gorfu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorfu (8) vs (7) Aoki
Gorfu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Gorfu content to stall in guard here.
Gorfu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorfu (11) vs (7) Aoki
Aoki is trying to escape the position but Gorfu is controlling the position.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gorfu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorfu is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to hold on to Gorfu's head to control him but Gorfu postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorfu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aoki controls Gorfu momentarily but Gorfu frees himself.
Gorfu passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorfu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gorfu continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu content to control rather than advance.
Aoki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Gorfu is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorfu not doing much here.
Aoki trying to control but Gorfu postures up.
Gorfu prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorfu takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Sebastion Gorfu 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:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki and Eaton Beavers. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eaton Beavers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Beavers moves into the clinch.
Beavers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Beavers
Beavers is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki is pressing down on Beavers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beavers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki has his foot on Beavers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beavers works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beavers is sitting in close to Aoki's body. Aoki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beavers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beavers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeya Aoki! |
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