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Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands with a straight right. Aziz didn't see that one coming.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aziz! But no joy.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aziz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Aziz defends easily.
Morgan 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.
Aziz is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Aziz trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aziz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aziz has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Morgan has his foot on Aziz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aziz works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aziz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aziz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aziz keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Aziz has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Morgan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aziz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Morgan! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Josh Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a really nice looking cross but Aziz seems unphased.
Aziz scores with a sloppy right hand. Juntta should have avoided that one.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Aziz checks it.
Juntta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aziz scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Aziz throws a shot to the body.
Aziz cracks a nice hook into Juntta's ribs.
Juntta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juntta thumps Aziz with a low kick.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Aziz wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz throws a combination that misses
and Juntta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aziz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Aziz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Aziz against the cage.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta 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.
Aziz blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aziz's elbow.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Juntta pushes Aziz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands. #TD2#
Aziz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta pushes Aziz off looking to stand but Aziz dives back in and keeps control.
Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aziz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juntta to regain full guard.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
Aziz stops Juntta from standing up.
Aziz looking to sit in guard and control but Juntta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Aziz is looking for a triangle but Juntta pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Juntta stands up from Aziz's guard - Juntta perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Juntta tries to clinch up.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aziz misses with a wild combination.
Aziz scores with a nice right hand.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Aziz shakes it off.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Juntta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aziz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Juntta lands with an uppercut that bounces Aziz off the cage and back into range.
Aziz lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Aziz throws out a counter right but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta tries to score with a low kick but Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Aziz avoids them all with ease.
Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntta.
Juntta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aziz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aziz.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Aziz's ribs.
Juntta scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta tries to clinch but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Aziz misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Juntta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Juntta avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Aziz's ribs.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz. #T1#
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz. #TD2#
Aziz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juntta to the mat! Juntta manages to get full guard.
Juntta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Aziz won't allow Juntta to get back to his feet.
Aziz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aziz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Aziz wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Juntta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta lands a lovely overhand right.
Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aziz slips a jab from Juntta.
As Juntta backs off Aziz throws a huge counter combo but Juntta manages to avoid it all.
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Aziz walks into a left hand.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aziz tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Juntta.
Aziz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz shoots in but Juntta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Juntta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aziz looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aziz. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Aziz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aziz connects with a couple of short punches.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aziz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Juntta scores with a push kick.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aziz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta staying out of range there.#CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Juntta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aziz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Juntta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Aziz shrugs off.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juntta lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
Aziz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juntta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juntta defends it well.
Aziz 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.
Aziz dodges the punch combination from Juntta.
A little jabbing left from Aziz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
Juntta thows a leg kick but Aziz checks it
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Juntta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Aziz misses.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
Juntta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Aziz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Aziz working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aziz's brow. #T3#
Juntta keeps control of Aziz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta gets underhooks to prevent Aziz's takedown attempt.
Jesse Juntta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#BC2#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Juntta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntta tries to clinch but Aziz moves away
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntta throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Aziz counters with a left hand that sends Juntta to the canvas! #ROC2#Juntta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz throws a strike but Juntta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Oh Juntta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB2#
Aziz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Juntta has picked Aziz up and slammed him! Aziz can't keep hold of the triangle and Juntta manages to pass to side control!
Aziz is looking for a sweep.
Aziz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntta's best efforts.
Aziz is looking to control Juntta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Juntta seems to have got his legs back now.#SU#
Juntta stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juntta. Aziz shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Aziz misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juntta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!

After winning the bout, Jesse Juntta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Oxlade     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aziz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yonic throws a head kick but Aziz moves out of range.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aziz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonic quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic wants to stand back up but Aziz manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic wants to control but Aziz postures up.
Aziz advances nicely into full mount.
Yonic stops Aziz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aziz controlling the pace for now.
Aziz wants to take Yonic's back here but Yonic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yonic wants to hold on but Aziz pushes him away.#T1#
Aziz is looking to take Yonic's back but instead Yonic gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Aziz trying to control from half guard but Yonic is working away.
Aziz wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yonic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aziz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aziz preventing the sweep.
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic is controlling Aziz's posture.
Aziz 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.
Aziz passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic trying to control but Aziz postures up.
Aziz trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Yonic looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aziz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yonic's waist but Yonic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aziz off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aziz.
Yonic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Yonic tries to keep at a distance but Aziz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Aziz wants the takedown. Yonic is fighting it off but Aziz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yonic's guard against the cage.#T4#
Aziz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic striking off his back.
Aziz postures up.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Yonic being controlled here, momentarily.
Aziz won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Aziz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yonic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Aziz instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Aziz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aziz pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Aziz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yonic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aziz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yonic blocking some punches. #TD2#
Yonic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yonic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Aziz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yonic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Aziz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic tries to buck Aziz off but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Yonic stops Aziz from passing to mount. #SUB#
Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Aziz keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yonic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aziz wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Aziz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yonic's legs.
Yonic can't do much from the bottom here.
Aziz trying to control the action but Yonic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yonic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aziz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yonic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aziz wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Yonic prevents Aziz from moving into mount.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Aziz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yonic struggling a bit here.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aziz advances to mount.
Yonic tries to reverse the position but Aziz maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yonic is desperately trying to improve his position but Aziz has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Aziz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yonic is trying to defend but Aziz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yonic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aziz manages to mount him!
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Aziz has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yonic is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 09, 2020





166 cm
28 yrs
142 lbs



177 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aziz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Aziz dives in and scores a takedown into Hoyle's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Aziz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoyle 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: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Aziz
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aziz won't allow it.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoyle'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 wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aziz trying to control here.
Aziz 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.#SUB#
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aziz is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle won't allow Aziz to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.
Hoyle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aziz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.#T3#
Hoyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aziz is retaining full guard.
Hoyle passes Aziz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoyle wants to take a breather but Aziz is having none of it.
Hoyle prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aziz won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Aziz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aziz looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hoyle seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aziz has recovered full guard.
Aziz is pulling down on Hoyle's head to control his posture.
Hoyle 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. #T6##SUB2#
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aziz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aziz's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle passes Aziz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (2) Aziz
Aziz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoyle off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (5) vs (6) Aziz
Hoyle tries to break free. #SUB2#
Aziz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Aziz keeps control of the position. #T7#
Hoyle just trying to survive but Aziz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Hoyle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aziz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T8#
Aziz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoyle tries to roll but Aziz sticks to his back.
Aziz controlling the position well here. Hoyle rolled but Aziz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T9#
Will Aziz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Hoyle, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hoyle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hoyle for a finish.
Aziz has the hooks in. Hoyle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Hoyle trying to control the action but Aziz just sinks the hooks in.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
Aziz doesn't have the hooks in and Hoyle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (6) Aziz
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Hoyle postures up. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aziz's guard. #T11#
Hoyle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aziz reverses the position - he's now on top in Hoyle's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (8) Aziz
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aziz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (9) vs (8) Aziz#SUB2#
Aziz has his foot on Hoyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoyle passes Aziz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hoyle wants to control but Aziz is keeping him busy.
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to mount his opponent but Aziz defends it.
Hoyle is trying to control. Aziz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working. #SUB#
Hoyle 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.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aziz is defending well. #SUB#
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T14##SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aziz defends it well.
Aziz is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Aziz is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aziz is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Aaron Hoyle made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: BFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Jun 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bailey swinging wildly here.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.
Aziz tries a low kick but Bailey avoids it.
Aziz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Aziz slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey tests Aziz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Aziz avoids nicely.
Bailey lunges at Aziz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aziz's hand.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aziz momentarily.
Aziz throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aziz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aziz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey misses with a combination
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aziz on the side of the head.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Aziz shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz postures up.
Aziz preventing the sweep.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey being controlled here, momentarily.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Aziz throws a big right hand that misses.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Aziz.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bailey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.#CL#
Aziz drives through and clinches with Bailey against the cage.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Aziz breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
and Aziz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Aziz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bailey has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Bailey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aziz wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy. #T4#
The ground and pound from Aziz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aziz is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Aziz swings around for an armbar but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aziz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aziz.
Nice shot by Aziz.
Aziz has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aziz slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey lands a jab-cross combination.
Aziz shoots in but Bailey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aziz's head.#ROC2#Aziz is rocked!
Aziz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Aziz shoots in.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Aziz throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz walks straight into a right hand from Bailey - that's dropped him! Bailey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Aziz from any more punishment! Aziz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Bailey!
A victorious Joe Bailey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Hyang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyang lands with a nice combination. Aziz backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Hyang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aziz.
Hyang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aziz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hyang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyang counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Hyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aziz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyang finish him?
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but Hyang shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hyang clinches with his opponent.
Hyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Aziz misses with a knee strike.
Aziz seems to have recovered his senses.
Aziz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Hyang on the inside. #T1#
Aziz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aziz.
Aziz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Hyang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz darts in trying to clinch
and Hyang counters with an outside leg kick.
Aziz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aziz somewhat.
Yun Won Hyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#CL#
Hyang moves into the clinch.
Hyang is pressed up against the cage. Aziz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hyang down to the mat. Hyang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Hyang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aziz.
Hyang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hyang has knocked Aziz down with a huge combo! Hyang steps away and waves a wobbly Aziz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Aziz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aziz showed some decent athleticism there.
Aziz wants to control but Hyang is keeping him busy.
Hyang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hyang.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hyang is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hyang trying to control but Aziz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aziz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hyang frees his head nicely. Oh but Aziz has switched to an armbar! Hyang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jalaluddin Aziz!
A very excited looking Jalaluddin Aziz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Aziz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright Phillps at a distance. #CL#
Aziz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright Phillps, pushing him back against the cage.
Aziz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Aziz wants the takedown. Wright Phillps is fighting it off but Aziz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wright Phillps's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Aziz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Wright Phillps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright Phillps manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Wright Phillps's guard.
Wright Phillps tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Aziz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright Phillps manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aziz has Wright Phillps in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Wright Phillps stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aziz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright Phillps misses with a body kick. #CL#
Aziz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright Phillps being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Aziz. #TD#
Aziz has hold of one of Wright Phillps's legs. Wright Phillps is fighting the takedown attempt but Aziz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wright Phillps 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.
Aziz slips nicely into half guard.
Wright Phillps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aziz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aziz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Aziz trying to work for an americana but Wright Phillps has managed to regain full guard. #T2#
Aziz won't allow Wright Phillps to sweep him here.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Wright Phillps keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura here.
Aziz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright Phillps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Aziz.
Aziz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Wright Phillps is defending against the submission attempts here by Aziz. #T3#
Wright Phillps is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright Phillps trying to get back to full guard but Aziz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aziz controlling the position easily from mount.
Aziz with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright Phillps bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aziz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Wright Phillps wants to hit a sweep here but Aziz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wright Phillps there! #SUB#
Aziz has control of Wright Phillps's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wright Phillps regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Wright Phillps goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Aziz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz very nearly forgot to thank Dark Knight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: ICS 16     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1#
Aziz shoots in but Carlos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aziz on the side of the head. #TD#
Aziz shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlos 's guard.
Aziz stays in close to Carlos 's body and controls the position.
Aziz throws a strike but Carlos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Aziz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carlos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carlos - that landed with a thud.
Carlos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Carlos 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramon Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlos tries to avoid it but Aziz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlos to the ground. Carlos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlos throws a front kick aimed at Aziz's knee but Aziz avoids it well. #T1#
Aziz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Aziz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlos misses with a low kick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlos .#TD#
Aziz gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Aziz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aziz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Aziz controlling the position from side mount.
Carlos is trying to buck Aziz off.#T2#
Carlos is letting Aziz control him for a moment. #SUB#
Aziz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carlos pushes Aziz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aziz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aziz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Carlos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Carlos lands.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Aziz goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aziz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos .
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlos sprawls well. Carlos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramon Carlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Carlos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos , as that shot connected.
Aziz shoots for a takedown but Carlos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlos throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Aziz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carlos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlos sprawls and moves away.
Carlos feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
Aziz tries to counter with a takedown but Carlos is quick to defend against it.
Carlos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carlos looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Carlos throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aziz fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Carlos finds it's target.
Aziz shoots in for a double leg but Carlos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.
Aziz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
A big left from Carlos misses.
No luck for Aziz with that takedown attempt.
Carlos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Aziz slips under a jab from Carlos .
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Aziz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos wants to stand and escape but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aziz'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.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Aziz advances to half guard.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aziz controlling the pace.
Carlos tries to kick Aziz off but Aziz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aziz wants to pass to mount but Carlos is defending the position.
Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aziz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aziz is trying to control. Carlos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carlos - that will leave a mark!
Carlos misses with a kick to the body.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlos sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aziz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlos sizes up Aziz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Aziz dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlos lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos .
Aziz slips a straight right by Carlos .
Aziz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos .
Carlos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carlos .
A jab from Carlos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlos throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Carlos only half commits.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Carlos connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlos throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlos defends it nicely.
Aziz backing away here, and Carlos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aziz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos throws a front kick that sends Aziz stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Carlos .
Carlos looks to land a body kick but Aziz moved away.
Carlos throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Ramon Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carlos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos , looking for a takedown. Aziz pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aziz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aziz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carlos . Carlos obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlos scores with a nice head shot.
Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aziz back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aziz shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlos tries to sprawl out of it but Aziz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Carlos lands a nice hook to Aziz's body. Aziz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Carlos looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Carlos just gets out of the way.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.
Aziz moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carlos works Aziz's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Aziz moves into the clinch.
Carlos tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it. #T4#
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage.
Carlos prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Carlos !

Ramon Carlos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
Aziz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aziz defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Von Ketler rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Von Ketler taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Von Ketler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aziz's face. #TD2#
Aziz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aziz manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Aziz keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Von Ketler working over Aziz with some ground and pound. Aziz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aziz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Aziz dodges it nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Aziz is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aziz has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Von Ketler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aziz wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler blocks the strikes from Aziz.
Von Ketler is trying to control. Aziz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aziz's head.
It looks like Von Ketler is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Aziz looking to score a takedown here. Von Ketler is defending well but Aziz drives through and ends up in Von Ketler's guard.
Aziz 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. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Aziz pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aziz's guard. #REVR#
Aziz keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aziz working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Aziz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Ketler's half guard.#ES#
Von Ketler kicks Aziz off and gets back to his feet.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Aziz with a series of wild strikes but Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Aziz unleashes a big counter combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aziz blocks a jab.
It seemed like Aziz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Ketler slaps away a takedown attempt from Aziz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Ketler as he jumps to the side.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#T1#
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Aziz in a clinch.
Aziz is working for takedown but Von Ketler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ketler can't break the clinch.
Von Ketler stalling the fight.
Aziz is stalling here.
Aziz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz avoiding damage as Von Ketler throws knees to the body. #T2#
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aziz has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aziz.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ketler pushes Aziz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Aziz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler lunges at Aziz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aziz's hand.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aziz blocks a jab.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here. #CL#
Von Ketler has managed to clinch. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aziz blocking some punches.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Von Ketler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aziz's guard.
Aziz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ketler defends it well.
A lazy body kick from Von Ketler #TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Aziz stays in close to Von Ketler's body and controls the position.
Aziz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aziz controls the pace.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Aziz postures up. #T1#
Aziz is stalling in the full guard.
Von Ketler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aziz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aziz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Aziz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aziz trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Aziz defends easily. #SUB#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aziz throwing strikes but missing.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aziz 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.
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aziz won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz controlling from the top position.
Aziz is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Aziz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aziz slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to control Aziz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Ketler avoid being mounted?
Aziz wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ketler is controlling Aziz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler stuffs the takedown attempt from Aziz. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Aziz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eksem Von Ketler.
Well Von Ketler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!

Eksem Von Ketler 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.

 

Event: ICS 7     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orlov! #SUB2#
Aziz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aziz trying to control the position but Orlov is working away.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet but Aziz drags him back down.
Aziz throws an elbow but Orlov slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aziz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
Orlov parries the strikes from Aziz easily there. Aziz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orlov to escape.
Aziz trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aziz wants to stand but Orlov is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Aziz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Aziz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aziz wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
Aziz slows the pace down. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Aziz 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.
Aziz misses with the ground and pound.
Aziz trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Aziz is staying tight to Orlov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz slips a straight right by Orlov.
Aziz slips a straight right by Orlov.#TD2#
Aziz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aziz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##ES#
Orlov pushes Aziz off and gets back to his feet.
Aziz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Aziz drives through with a takedown into Orlov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Orlov wants to stand and escape but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Aziz trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Aziz stops Orlov from standing up.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Orlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aziz is controlling him.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Orlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aziz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aziz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aziz dives in for a single leg takedown but Orlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Orlov misses.
Aziz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aziz in his tracks.
Orlov throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aziz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Aziz.
Orlov misses with a left hand
enabling Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Aziz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Aziz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boris Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aziz checks it well.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov scores with a body shot.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Aziz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aziz. #T2#
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orlov is trying to stand back up but Aziz is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aziz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aziz is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Aziz stops Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Jalaluddin Aziz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aziz controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense.
Aziz's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aziz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aziz.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Aziz shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aziz.#T4#
Aziz walks into a jab.
Aziz darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Aziz into the cage.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Aziz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aziz throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet.
Aziz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Orlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orlov throws a leg kick but Aziz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aziz is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Aziz scores with a takedown into Orlov's guard.#ES#
Orlov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Aziz is controlling him.
Aziz is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch but Aziz keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Aziz jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boris Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aziz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aziz checks a leg kick.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Aziz blocks the body kick.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov lands a high kick!
Aziz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aziz off to one side.
Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aziz. #T3#
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Orlov misses.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov wants to slow Aziz down by chopping away at his legs.
Aziz walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Aziz moved out of range nicely.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlov is looking to slow Aziz down with leg kicks.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Aziz moved out of range nicely.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Aziz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orlov sprawls well initially but Aziz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Aziz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aziz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aziz is continuing to stall.#ES#
Orlov pushes Aziz off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aziz.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!

Boris Orlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 4     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Aziz looks for a takedown but Filch sprawls well.
Nice cross by Filch.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Filch.
Filch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Aziz closes the distance and pushes Filch back into the cage.
Filch misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Aziz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aziz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filch's brow. #TD2#
Aziz jumps into guard, dragging Filch to the mat.
Aziz seems keen to control Filch's posture.
Filch with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Aziz is looking to control Filch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Filch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.
Filch misses with a head shot. Aziz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aziz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aziz keeping full guard, as Filch tries to pass. #T2#
Aziz has control of Filch's left arm, preventing Filch from doing any damage.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Aziz pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Aziz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Aziz!#REVB#
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz stays in close to Filch's body and controls the position.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz 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. #T3#
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Filch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Aziz with that takedown attempt.
Aziz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filch throws out the jab.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filch sprawls well. Filch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Filch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aziz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.#TD#
Filch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Aziz's brow.
Filch loads up on a big left hand. Aziz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Filch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aziz can't hide his disappointment, as Filch celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 66     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Aziz slips a straight right by Monroe.#TD2#
Aziz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aziz wants to stand but Monroe is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Aziz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aziz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
Aziz controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Aziz 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.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
Aziz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aziz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aziz wants to take a breather but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
Aziz stalling.
Aziz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aziz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aziz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Aziz seems content to control.
Monroe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aziz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aziz pushing down on Monroe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aziz works his way into side control.
Aziz trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
An elbow from Aziz crashes against the mat.
Monroe is not content to let Aziz control the position.
Monroe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Monroe is looking to control Aziz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monroe avoid being mounted?
Monroe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monroe.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Monroe trying to control the position.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aziz controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aziz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Aziz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monroe gets underhooks to prevent Aziz's takedown attempt.
Monroe misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Aziz has Monroe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aziz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Monroe tumbling to the mat - Aziz dives into Monroe's guard.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Aziz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aziz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz content to stall in guard here.
Aziz is continuing to stall.#T1#
Monroe 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.#SUB#
Monroe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Aziz controlling him for the moment.
Aziz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aziz stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Aziz pushes Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Come on Aziz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monroe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aziz leaning against his opponent.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe working aggressively here. #TD#
Monroe pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Aziz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Aziz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
Aziz lands a couple of digs.
Aziz stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.
Aziz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aziz advances to half guard.
Monroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monroe is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aziz is taking a breather. Monroe 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.
Aziz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aziz looking to control but Monroe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monroe is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe wants to hold on but Aziz pushes him away.
Aziz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Monroe gets caught flat footed, as Aziz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monroe looking for a sweep. Not yet Monroe, not yet.
Aziz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Monroe has his foot on Aziz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aziz works his way back into a safe position though.
Aziz 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. #SUB#
Monroe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aziz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aziz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monroe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aziz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monroe throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Aziz shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Aziz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aziz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aziz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Aziz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Aziz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aziz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aziz wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
Monroe is in trouble now - Aziz has advanced to mount!
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monroe can't escape the position.
Monroe gets back to half guard.
Aziz trying to control from half guard but Monroe is working away.
Aziz is stalling here. Monroe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aziz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Monroe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jalaluddin Aziz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Monroe landing a few strikes.
Aziz struggling a bit here.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aziz can't do much from the bottom here.
Aziz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monroe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aziz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Monroe.
I think Aziz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalaluddin Aziz!

A relieved looking Jalaluddin Aziz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Pride FC 58     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aziz throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Benderson rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson looking to stall.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Aziz managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.#T3#
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson lands a right hand.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson misses with some punches.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz lands a good knee to the midsection. Benderson won't want to take too many of those.
Benderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Benderson.
Aziz takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benderson presses Aziz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aziz is defending well for now.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Aziz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aziz slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Aziz circles away.
As Benderson looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Benderson just gets out of the way.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson moves to clinch but Aziz breaks away
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.#CL2#
Benderson drives through and clinches with Aziz against the cage. #T1#
Benderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a right to the head.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body. #T2#
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benderson landing knees to the body.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalaluddin Aziz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aziz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Benderson stalls.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz being controlled against the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Aziz blocks an elbow strike from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aziz throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Benderson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson tries to stall but Aziz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aziz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aziz letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Aziz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.#T1#
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Aziz in his tracks for a moment.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aziz's elbow.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.#T2#
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Benderson.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aziz is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Benderson to work.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Benderson stalls.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson digs a right hand into Aziz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aziz's gas tank.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Aziz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benderson is trying to stall. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benderson.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benderson.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henson Benderson.
Well Benderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henson Benderson!

Henson Benderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: UnderGround 7     
Date:   Oct 06, 2019
#R1#
Day digs a good body shot into Aziz's ribs.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Day connects with a leg kick. Aziz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aziz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz checks a low kick from Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
As Day looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Aziz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aziz rather than just go for the knockout.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Day misses.
Aziz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Aziz counters with a two punch combo.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
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!
Day throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Aziz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day misses with a head kick.
Aziz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Day throws a leg kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
Aziz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Day misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Day looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Day backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aziz's temple! It sends Aziz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Day celebrates and the doctors try to help Aziz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AEW 28     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aziz throws out the jab.
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tektas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aziz sprawls and moves away.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Aziz misses with a right hand
and Tektas counters with a nice uppercut.
Tektas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tektas doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Tektas. Beautiful body shot.
Aziz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tektas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tektas on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz misses with a hook.#T1#
Tektas swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Aziz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tektas throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Aziz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tektas misses the target.
Tektas misses with a few strikes there.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a looping right.
Aziz scores with a body shot.
Tektas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aziz punishes Tektas's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tektas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Aziz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tektas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tektas lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Aziz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aziz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tektas. #T3#
Tektas winds up and cracks Aziz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Tektas wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tektas prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Tektas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aziz trying to control here.
Tektas prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Tektas is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tektas lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aziz controlling the position for now.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tektas is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aziz trying to control here.
Aziz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tektas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tektas thumps Aziz with a low kick.
Tektas lands a high kick!
Tektas throws a leg kick but Aziz checks it.
Tektas lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aziz throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Aziz throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Tektas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aziz looking to control but Tektas passes into half guard.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tektas moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Aziz.
Aziz tries to buck Tektas off but Tektas is having none of it.
Aziz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aziz is not content to let Tektas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aziz is trying to control Tektas's posture but Tektas avoids it.
Aziz is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tektas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Tektas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tektas lands an elbow.
Tektas is staying tight to Aziz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aziz tries to buck Tektas off but Tektas is having none of it.
Tektas scoring with punches from side control.
Aziz is looking to reverse the position.
Tektas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tektas trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Tektas'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.
Aziz is trying to get back to half guard.
Tektas trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
Aziz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tektas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tektas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tektas landing shots from mount.
Aziz tries to reverse the position but Tektas maintains control.
Tektas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Tektas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aziz is still in real trouble! Can Tektas finish him?
Tektas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aziz is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Tektas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aziz hang on?
Tektas postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Aziz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Aziz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Tektas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Demetrius Tektas made sure he mentioned OLIMPO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 1467 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Diary of a Madman blaring out of the sound system. Aziz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




182 cm
38 yrs
146 lbs



177 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Morrison gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison (4) vs (0) Aziz
Aziz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aziz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison 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.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison pushing down on Aziz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Aziz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Aziz working a defensive guard here.

Aziz is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz wants to sweep but no luck.

Aziz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison 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 Aziz.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (7) vs (0) Aziz
Morrison moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (9) vs (0) Aziz
Aziz wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison'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.
Morrison is stalling here but it's allowed Aziz to get half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aziz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Aziz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (9) vs (2) Aziz
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there.

Aziz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aziz defends it easily.
Aziz forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Aziz has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Aziz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aziz.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Aziz has control of the leg.
Morrison won't allow Aziz to pass to mount.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aziz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (5) Aziz

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Aziz maintains control.
Aziz is looking to work his way around to Morrison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Aziz wants to finish this one by submission but Morrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aziz.
Morrison stops Aziz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison regains half guard.
Aziz wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.

Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Aziz is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Aziz is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Aziz is controlling well.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aziz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (11) vs (5) Aziz
Morrison wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.

Aziz working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aziz working a defensive guard here.
Aziz looking for a sweep. Not yet Aziz, not yet.
Aziz pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Aziz is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison passes Aziz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pressing down on Aziz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aziz is holding on for now.
Morrison works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (14) vs (5) Aziz
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Aziz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aziz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Morrison in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aziz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison!
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Batoru FC 17     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aziz circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brain misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz checks a low kick from Brain.
Brain scores with a head kick.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Brain throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Brain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Aziz there.
Brain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain stuns Aziz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Brain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aziz with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brain loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.#T1#
Aziz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Brain.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brain! But no joy.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Brain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
And Brain responds with a good body kick, but Aziz manages to step out the way in time.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Brain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Aziz misses.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Brain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Brain feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Brain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brain lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz moves out of range as Brain throws a body kick.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Brain throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Brain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aziz throws an off balance right hand
and Brain counters with a three punch combo that has Aziz backing up. Aziz nods at Brain to acknowledge the strikes.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
Jab by Brain.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aziz, as that shot connected.
Aziz slips a straight right by Brain.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aziz circles away quickly and effectively.
Aziz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Aziz.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Brain.
Brain tests Aziz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Brain dodges the punch combination from Aziz.
Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Aziz.
Aziz throws a body punch but Brain moves out of range.
Brain throws a series of strikes that have Aziz backpedaling. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.
Brain pushes Aziz away with a front kick.
A lazy left from Aziz finds it's target.
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Aziz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Aziz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Brain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brain tries to move into range but Aziz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brain slips a jab from Aziz.
Aziz stuns Brain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brain is looking for the big counter here.
Aziz checks a leg kick.
Brain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Danga de danga de dang - Brain scores with a four punch combination!
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Brain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Nice uppercut there from Aziz.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain throws a counter combo.
A combination from Brain does no damage.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Brain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brain fails to land with a series of punches.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Brain.
Brain misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Brain throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aziz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Brain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aziz.
An attempted straight right counter from Aziz misses the target.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Brain.
Brain lands with an uppercut that bounces Aziz off the cage and back into range.
Aziz defending well as Brain loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Brain lands but Aziz takes it in his stride.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Brain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
Brain throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Brain.
Brain misses with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
Aziz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aziz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Aziz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it.
Brain sizes up Aziz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brain misses the shot to the body.
Aziz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Brain misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Aziz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Brain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Aziz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain moves away from the strike by Aziz.
Aziz connects with a looping right hand.
Brain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brain stalks Aziz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aziz's face. Aziz staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Brain misses.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Brain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Brain is rocked!
BOOM! Aziz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brain. Brain tries to recover but Aziz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
An out of breath Jalaluddin Aziz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Altair Brain was interviewed post fight and said 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.

 

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Aziz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aziz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Karjalainen clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aziz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Aziz prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aziz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz is looking for a takedown.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aziz. #TD#
Karjalainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aziz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karjalainen to the mat. Karjalainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karjalainen managing to control the position.
Aziz trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Karjalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aziz throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aziz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen walks into a jab.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Karjalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Aziz misses.
Karjalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Aziz.
Aziz punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Aziz lands a head shot.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Karjalainen rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Aziz improves his position.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Aziz.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz avoids the elbow strike from Karjalainen, against the cage.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Karjalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aziz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karjalainen can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Aziz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aziz lands a jab.
Aziz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Aziz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch position.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Aziz swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Aziz digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aziz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Aziz settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karjalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Aziz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aziz.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aziz misses the body punch
and Karjalainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab from Aziz.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aziz lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
Aziz connects with the punch.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
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!
Karjalainen defending well as Aziz loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Aziz scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Aziz clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Aziz avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz misses with some punches.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aziz is keeping busy.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch.
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aziz throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Aziz misses its target.
Aziz works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karjalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aziz.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aziz, as that shot connected. #T1#
Aziz takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Aziz coming out on top.
Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karjalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz throws a leg kick that misses.
Aziz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
Aziz blocks a jab.
Aziz digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aziz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aziz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aziz walks into a left hand.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aziz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Aziz tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Aziz moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aziz lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aziz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalaluddin Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aziz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalaluddin Aziz!

During a confident post fight interview, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1##CL#
Aziz closes the distance and clinches.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Date.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Date tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
Aziz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Aziz on the inside.
Aziz tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aziz.
Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Aziz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aziz cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Date pushes Aziz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aziz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aziz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aziz tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date prevents a body shot from Aziz. #T2#
Aziz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Date working aggressively here.
Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date pushes Aziz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a left hand.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aziz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aziz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Aziz successfully pulls guard.
Date controlling from the top position.
Date tries to free his leg and advance position but Aziz is retaining full guard.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Aziz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aziz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Date wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Aziz trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
Aziz tries to pass to full mount but Date defends it.
Date is not content to let Aziz control the position.
Aziz is thwarting Date's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Aziz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Date is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Aziz scores with a jab to the body.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks. #T1#
Aziz throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tried to score with a low kick but Aziz checks it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Date clinches up with Aziz and pushes him back against the cage.
Aziz is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aziz lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Aziz.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz tries to score a body lock takedown but Date shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Date.
Aziz can't break the clinch.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Date is defending well for now.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date gets through Aziz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Date unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aziz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Date is unloading with more strikes now! Aziz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
An out of breath Mamoru Date thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Aziz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Aziz avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Aziz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Fitzpatrick cracks Aziz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aziz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Aziz gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick presses Aziz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action. #T1#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands. #BC#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Aziz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aziz! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
In his post fight interview, Francis Fitzpatrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Aziz is having none of it.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Aziz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aziz takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Aziz misses the jab.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Aziz throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Aziz should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
The crowd cheers as Aziz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Aziz misses.
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Aziz misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Aziz tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aziz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gallagher should have avoided that one.
Aziz's corner calls for a 1-2. Aziz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aziz throws out the jab.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Aziz.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
An attempted straight right counter from Aziz misses the target.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aziz blocks a leg kick.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aziz.
Gallagher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aziz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aziz with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gallagher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aziz under the eye.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher connects with an inside leg kick.
Gallagher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aziz.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Gallagher has Aziz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Aziz.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aziz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher. #BC2#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Gallagher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gallagher.
Nice uppercut there from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a body kick that misses
and Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aziz's calf.
Gallagher wants to slow Aziz down by chopping away at his legs.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gallagher darts in and clinches Aziz up against the cage.
Gallagher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Aziz should have avoided that one.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Aziz misses.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Aziz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aziz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aziz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher.#CL2#
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Gallagher scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gallagher lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Aziz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher scores with a knee to the head.
Aziz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Aziz blocks it.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aziz.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Aziz pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz working aggressively here.
A short right from Aziz on the inside.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Gallagher scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Aziz scores with a nice right hand.
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Aziz moves out of range.
Gallagher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aziz just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallagher on the side of the head.
Aziz sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aziz back to the cage. Gallagher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher jabs Aziz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallagher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz jabs Gallagher right on the nose. Gallagher blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gallagher misses the body punch
and Aziz counters with a left to the body.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz lands with a shot to the body.
Aziz misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Aziz blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aziz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Gallagher clinches up with Aziz and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gallagher - that landed with a thud.
Aziz scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Philip Gallagher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher trying to land knees to the body.
Gallagher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aziz is defending well for now.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
Aziz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aziz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gallagher can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aziz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gallagher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher moves forwards but Aziz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz throws out a powerful jab.
Aziz misses with a body shot
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher lands a head kick. Aziz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Aziz circles away.
Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Aziz ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aziz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Aziz stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Aziz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aziz swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nice shot by Aziz.
Aziz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gallagher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aziz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aziz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Aziz moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Aziz cracks Gallagher with an open hand slap.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Gallagher gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aziz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Aziz sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picker moves in looking to clinch but Aziz pushes him off.#CL#
Picker has closed the distance and engaged Aziz in a clinch.
Picker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Picker dips to his left and cracks Aziz with an uppercut!
Picker jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Picker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Aziz tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Aziz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Aziz catches Picker right on the button with a cross.
Picker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker looks to clinch
and Aziz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aziz slips under a jab from Picker.
Aziz jabs at Picker's body.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Aziz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picker doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Picker does it's job there.
Picker scores with the left hand. Aziz knows he should have avoided that one.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Aziz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
A cross from Picker lands.
Aziz throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aziz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picker thinking.
Aziz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Aziz tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aziz swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Aziz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Picker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aziz moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch but Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Picker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picker jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Picker blocks a jab.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Aziz's defenses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aziz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aziz is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aziz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Picker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz catches Picker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aziz seems to have recovered his senses.
Picker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Picker's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Picker is rocked!#T4#
Aziz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Picker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalaluddin Aziz!
After winning the bout, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 18, 2018
#R1#
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franco shoots and misses #CL#
and Aziz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aziz lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aziz.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aziz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Aziz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aziz cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Aziz works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Aziz blocks with his arms.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aziz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Franco.
Aziz lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Franco looks winded!
Franco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franco misses with some punches.
Aziz is working Franco over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz blocks a body shot from Franco.
Franco jumps guard but Aziz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aziz lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Franco has been cut.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aziz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Aziz.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz. #T1#
Aziz works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Aziz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franco's defenses.
Aziz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aziz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Aziz gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aziz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Franco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Franco drops to his knees and Aziz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.

 

Event: Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
A good leg kick by Ibu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aziz is defended easily by Ibu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aziz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aziz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ibu cracks the inside of Aziz's front leg.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Ibu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz jabs Ibu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu is looking to slow Aziz down with leg kicks.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aziz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Aziz checks a leg kick.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu wants to slow Aziz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Ibu #TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibu's guard.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to his closed guard and prevents Aziz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ibu keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aziz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aziz 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.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Aziz slips nicely into half guard.
Ibu wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aziz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Ibu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibu.
Ibu has control of Aziz's left arm, preventing Aziz from doing any damage.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibu controlling the position.
Ibu is trying to control the position but Aziz postures up.
Ibu trying to control the position here.
Aziz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Ibu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibu manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Ibu's guard. #SUB2#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Ibu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibu manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Ibu's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aziz is fighting to break Ibu's control of his arms but Ibu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Aziz's legs.
Aziz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Aziz staying out of range there.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aziz misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a body kick that stops Aziz in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aziz checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aziz.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu tries to clinch but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aziz checks a low kick from Ibu.#T1#
Ibu thows a body kick. Aziz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Aziz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a push kick but Aziz slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu tries a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aziz.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.#CL#
Ibu rushes Aziz and presses him up against the ropes.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Aziz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ibu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aziz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aziz lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aziz is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Ibu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aziz manages to circle out of the way.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Aziz jabs at Ibu's body.#T4#
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Ibu only half commits.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aziz looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Aziz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz blocks the body kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Aziz checks it.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Aziz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aziz.
Ibu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aziz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aziz moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Aziz moves out of range easily.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Aziz.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Aziz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.#T2#
A low kick from Ibu misses #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ibu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibu is retaining full guard.
Ibu is trying to keep Aziz in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ibu pulls Aziz in close to his closed guard and prevents Aziz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Ibu trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Aziz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aziz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aziz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.#T4#
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aziz feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Ibu misses #TD2#
and Aziz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ibu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz pushing down on Ibu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aziz trying to mount his opponent but Ibu defends it.
Ibu wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu is not content to let Aziz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jalaluddin Aziz just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Aziz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Aziz down.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Aziz shoots in.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aziz if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aziz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Aziz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Aziz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Aziz avoids it.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ibu moves into the clinch.
Ibu tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibu prevents it.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Ibu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aziz or not.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Aziz looking for a takedown. #T2#
Ibu trying to control the position but instead, Aziz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibu into the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Aziz working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Aziz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Aziz wants a takedown.
Ibu taking a breather.
Ibu gets underhooks to prevent Aziz's takedown attempt.
Ibu is working Aziz over against the ropes.#T3#
Aziz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ibu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ibu smiles and moves away.
Ibu misses with a low kick as Aziz jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Aziz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ibu's guard.#ES#
Ibu wriggles free and stands up.
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt - Ibu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Aziz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aziz if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Jalaluddin Aziz in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu tries a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aziz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aziz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu tries to clinch up.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Aziz blocks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Aziz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu cracks the inside of Aziz's front leg.
Aziz moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Aziz's leg. Aziz is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Aziz tries to keep at a distance but Ibu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibu stalling.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aziz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu presses Aziz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aziz lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz misses with some punches.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Ibu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#T4#
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is looking to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Aziz. #CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!

Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koh Ibu thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aziz sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch position.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Aziz throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aziz.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Aziz cracks Alvarez with a hook to the temple - Alvarez is on wobbly legs here! Aziz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alvarez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Aziz wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jalaluddin Aziz!
An out of breath Jalaluddin Aziz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Aziz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Aziz.#CL2#
Van Gaal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aziz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aziz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aziz tightens his grip and picks Van Gaal up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Gaal manages to land in guard.
Van Gaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Gaal, not yet. #SUB#
Aziz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Gaal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Gaal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Gaal! #REVB#
Aziz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal wants to control but Aziz is keeping him busy.
Aziz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Inna de Yard, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Van Gaal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Gaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Gaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Gaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aziz has his foot on Van Gaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Gaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Aziz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Aziz stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gaal.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gaal is retaining full guard.
Aziz slips nicely into half guard.
Van Gaal keeping hold of Aziz's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Gaal wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Gaal defends it well.
Aziz passes to full mount!
Aziz wants to take his opponent's back but Van Gaal doesn't allow it.
Aziz takes Van Gaal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Gaal is in trouble.
Van Gaal can't escape the position.
Van Gaal breaks Aziz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Van Gaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Van Gaal prevents Aziz from improving his position.#SU2#
Van Gaal escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aziz jumps guard and drags Van Gaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Gaal trying to control but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Gaal wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.
Aziz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Aziz as he checks the leg kick.
Aziz slips under a jab.
Aziz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal lands a jab to the head.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aziz.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gaal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Aziz wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aziz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Gaal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aziz tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aziz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Aziz lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Aziz's head.
Aziz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Gaal after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Aziz as the two fighters clinch.
Aziz misses with the head strike.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Van Gaal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Aziz clinches with his opponent.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Gaal smiles and moves away.
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!
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aziz misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Van Gaal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aziz fails to pull guard. #T3#
Aziz throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
Van Gaal tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz fails to pull guard. #T4#
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Aziz.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal holds him up against the ropes and eventually Aziz drops back down to his feet.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aziz as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aziz looking for a takedown.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Aziz tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Gaal is defending well.
Van Gaal prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aziz's calf.
Aziz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Aziz misses the jab.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
Aziz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal works Aziz's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Aziz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz being controlled against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz.
Aziz tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Gaal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aziz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal won't allow it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Aziz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the ropes.
Aziz is working for takedown but Van Gaal is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Aziz around his waist. Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aziz lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aziz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aziz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal misses with some punches. #T3#
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aziz blocking some punches.
Aziz working aggressively here.
Van Gaal stalling in the clinch but Aziz improves position.
Aziz is trying to drag Van Gaal to the mat but Van Gaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aziz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aziz shoots in but Van Gaal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Aziz slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aziz shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls well. He's pushed Aziz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Gaal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Aziz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Gaal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Aziz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aziz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Van Gaal really dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Aziz cracks Van Gaal with a good jab.
Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Van Gaal thows a body kick. Aziz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Aziz tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aziz checks it well.
Aziz shoots and misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarence Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Aziz slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Aziz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Van Gaal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Aziz pulls guard successfully.
Van Gaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aziz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Van Gaal seems keen to control Aziz's posture.
Van Gaal working a defensive guard here.
Van Gaal 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.#T2#
Aziz advances position into side control!
Van Gaal tries to improve position but can't.
Van Gaal sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Aziz seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Gaal is not content to let Aziz control the position.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Van Gaal is defending well. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Gaal defends it well. #T3#
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Aziz's head to control him but Aziz postures up.
Van Gaal is doing well to control the position and prevent Aziz from advancing to side control.
Aziz wants to free his trapped foot but Van Gaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Gaal wants to improve his position but Aziz is controlling well.
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Aziz's head to control him but Aziz postures up.
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.
Van Gaal wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Gaal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Gaal keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Aziz is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Aziz fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Clarence Van Gaal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aziz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aziz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Van Gaal darts in and clinches Aziz up against the ropes.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal holds him up against the ropes and eventually Aziz drops back down to his feet.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
A short uppercut from Aziz.
Aziz misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Aziz tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Aziz tries to pull guard but Van Gaal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Gaal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aziz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz is trying to pull guard but Van Gaal turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aziz prevents a body shot from Van Gaal. #TD#
Aziz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Gaal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Aziz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Van Gaal is trying to break free.
Van Gaal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aziz can't control as he wanted to and Van Gaal manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aziz works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aziz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Aziz crashes against the mat.
Van Gaal regains half guard.
Van Gaal is looking to improve his position.
Aziz is looking to advance position but Van Gaal won't allow it.
Van Gaal 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.#T3#
Van Gaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Gaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Aziz looks to land a strike but Van Gaal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Gaal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aziz has his foot on Van Gaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Gaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Aziz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Gaal is looking to escape.
Van Gaal is positioning himself well to prevent Aziz advancing to mount.
Van Gaal wants to stand back up but Aziz manages to pass into side control.
Clarence Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Van Gaal is pushing Aziz's head away, looking to escape. Aziz manages to hold on to the position though.
Van Gaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Gaal is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Aziz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Aziz seems to be working for a kimura but Van Gaal defends the submission attempt.
Van Gaal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Gaal trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Clarence Van Gaal!

Clarence Van Gaal wins by unanimous decision!

Clarence Van Gaal is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Clarence Van Gaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bushido 49: Superstardom     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aziz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savitaipale or perhaps it was just good defense by Aziz, which made it look bad.
Savitaipale misses with a lunging right hand
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Aziz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz throws a series of strikes that have Savitaipale backpedaling.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aziz throws a right hand that Savitaipale ducks under and follows up with a left that Savitaipale also avoids with ease.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Aziz throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale tries to clinch there but Aziz circles away.
Jab from Aziz.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Aziz there.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Aziz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.#T2##TD2#
Savitaipale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aziz sprawls well initially but Savitaipale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well. #SUB#
Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Aziz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Aziz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Aziz's brow. #SUB#
Aziz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale is in close to Aziz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Aziz being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aziz looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily. #SUB#
Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a triangle here but Savitaipale uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Savitaipale landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale is working Aziz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Savitaipale gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Aziz.
Aziz tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale darts in trying to clinch
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aziz avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Aziz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Aziz.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Savitaipale is rocked!
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz scores with a jab to the head.
Aziz rushes Savitaipale and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Savitaipale is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Aziz piles on the pressure and Savitaipale crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

 

Event: Bushido 46: Al As vs. Darko     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Chalke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aziz misses with a jab to the body
and Chalke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Aziz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chalke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Aziz looking to control but instead Chalke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aziz trying to control from half guard but Chalke is working away.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Chalke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aziz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chalke is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chalke sees it coming and defends easily.
Chalke 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.
Chalke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aziz trying to mount his opponent but Chalke defends it.
Aziz is keen to just control but Chalke is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Aziz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chalke wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy. #T1#
Aziz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is defending well.
Chalke trying to control here.
Chalke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aziz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalke 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.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chalke working a defensive guard here.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is keeping the position.
Chalke is pulling down on Aziz's head. It's preventing any offense from Aziz, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chalke is retaining full guard.
Aziz trying to control but Chalke is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aziz lands a nice looking body shot.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
Chalke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chalke lands with a nice body punch.
Chalke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Chalke.
Aziz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aziz lands with a cross.
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chalke has time to react.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Chalke misses with an uppercut.
Aziz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chalke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aziz thinking.
Chalke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chalke ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Chalke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aziz at a distance.
Chalke throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz lands an overhand right.
Chalke drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Aziz.
Aziz misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chalke.
Chalke connects with a body shot that sends Aziz's belly button to the back.
Aziz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chalke fails with a takedown attempt.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.#TD#
Aziz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chalke is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Chalke trying to control but Aziz postures up. #SUB#
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chalke is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Chalke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aziz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aziz's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz tries to escape but Chalke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chalke punches Aziz on the ear. #T1#
Chalke is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aziz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Chalke trying to control momentarily.
Aziz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ganja Ninjas, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chalke working the head and body with strikes.
Chalke winds up and cracks Aziz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Chalke sits in half guard.
Chalke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chalke working Aziz over with strikes.
Chalke drops an elbow to the side of Aziz's head.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Chalke won't allow Aziz to sweep him here.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chalke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aziz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aziz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chalke doesn't defend quickly enough and Aziz has managed to lock this one up! Can Chalke escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aziz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.

 

Event: Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Aziz moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
And Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aziz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aoki with a hook.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aziz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shiny Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aziz's head.#TD2#
Aziz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Aziz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Aziz moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that!
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 on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aoki tries to get out of the position.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Aziz has a good base and remains in mount.
Aziz wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aziz throws some wild stikes that Aoki manages to avoid easily.
Aoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aziz on the ground.
Aziz moves to the back. #SUB2#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aziz. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Aziz is looking for the choke from the back position but Aoki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Aziz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki tries to roll but Aziz sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Aziz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aziz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Aoki is doing well to defend. Aziz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Aoki is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts     
Date:   Feb 03, 2017
#R1#
Aziz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Aziz gets tackled into the cage by Scrachi. Scrachi maintains the clinch.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Aziz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scrachi looks winded!
Scrachi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scrachi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aziz counters with a nice body shot.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scrachi's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scrachi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Aziz as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Scrachi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aziz counters with a left to the body.
Aziz drops Scrachi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Aziz follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bushido 34: Aziz vs. Aoki     
Date:   Dec 29, 2016
#R1#
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki throws a front kick that sends Aziz stumbling back into the ropes.
Aoki scores with a jab. Aziz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aziz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aziz scrambles back to his feet.
Aoki takes one on the button.
Aziz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aziz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ganja Ninjas in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Aziz.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Aziz misses.
Aoki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aziz blocks it well.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aoki moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
Aoki connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.#T1#
Aoki lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Aziz's front leg but catches the back leg as Aziz tries to avoid it.
Aziz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki throws a chopping leg kick but Aziz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aziz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aziz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aziz misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a good low kick that Aziz was not able to check.
Aoki tries to work over Aziz's front leg with a kick but Aziz checks it.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.#T2#
Aziz throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Aziz.
Aoki thumps Aziz with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Aziz swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aziz jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aziz connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Aziz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aoki misses with a right hand
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Aziz.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Aoki misses
and Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Aoki drops Aziz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aziz! Aoki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Shiny 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.

 

Event: B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew     
Date:   Dec 01, 2016
#R1#
Aziz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Aziz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Aziz.
Aziz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Aziz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas! Roberts rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aziz finish him?!
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish 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!
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Aziz engages and cracks Roberts with a massive lead left hook - Roberts tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Aziz is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.

 

Event: Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2     
Date:   Oct 20, 2016
#R1#
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Aziz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aziz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aziz.
Judah blocks a jab.
Judah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judah misses with a looping left.
A jab from Aziz does it's job there.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah blocks a jab.#T1#
Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Aziz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
Judah unleashes a big counter combination but Aziz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah cracks Aziz with a good jab.
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Judah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aziz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Aziz works Judah's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Judah lands with a good body shot.
Judah throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Aziz blocks a jab.#T3#
A shot to the body from Aziz misses
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz stuns Judah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judah walks into a left hand.
Aziz connects with a jab.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
Judah takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aziz.
Aziz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aziz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aziz walks into a jab.
Aziz scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Aziz slips under a jab from Judah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz punishes Judah's body with a nice straight punch.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Aziz thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Judah lands a nice hook to Aziz's body. Aziz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aziz slips under a jab.
Aziz slips a jab from Judah.
Aziz misses with a body punch
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aziz misses with a straight right.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Aziz moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah staying out of range there.
Aziz connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Judah misses with a hook
and Aziz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aziz scores with a hook.
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
Judah swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Judah might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aziz has got the better of the exchanges.
Aziz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Judah takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Aziz lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz connects with the punch.
Judah throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
It looked like Aziz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judah.#T2#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aziz.
Judah staying out of range there.
Judah throws a counter combo.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aziz.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Aziz ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Judah scores with a nice strike.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aziz throws out the jab.
Judah slips a straight right by Aziz.
Judah swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Aziz. That snapped Judah's head back.
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Judah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aziz momentarily.
Judah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Judah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Judah.
Aziz defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aziz staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Aziz - just one landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Aziz throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aziz rather than just go for the knockout.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aziz.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.
Judah slips a straight right by Aziz.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aziz scrambles back to his feet.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Aziz lands a jab to Judah's midsection.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Aziz there.
Judah blocks a jab.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Aziz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aziz's corner calls for a 1-2. Aziz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aziz lands with an uppercut that bounces Judah off the cage and back into range.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
Judah moves away from the strike by Aziz.
Judah catches Aziz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Judah avoids the body shot from Aziz.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Aziz.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Judah throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Aziz.
Aziz's corner calls for a 1-2. Aziz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Aziz.
Judah swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Aziz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Aziz misses.
Aziz throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Aziz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aziz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Aziz misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Aziz misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aziz slips a jab from Judah.
Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah misses with a straight left.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah misses with a body shot. #T4#
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah slips a straight right by Aziz.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz scores with a shot to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judah misses with a hook.
Aziz misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judah momentarily.
Aziz slips a jab from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah walks into a jab.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aziz scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aziz duly obliges.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Judah is rocked!#T1#
Aziz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Aziz ducks down to avoid it.
Aziz throwing a counter right hand but Judah manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Judah staying out of range there.
Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Aziz misses with a lunging right hand
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Aziz misses.
Judah scores with a hook.#T2#
Aziz lands a nice shot that snaps Judah's head back.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Aziz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Judah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aziz on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Judah defending well as Aziz loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz scores with a jab.
Aziz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aziz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Judah swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Good shot there by Aziz.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judah doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aziz misses with a looping left.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Judah jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Aziz.
Aziz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aziz lands a body shot.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Judah lands a jab to the head. #T4#
A jab from Aziz misses.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
Judah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aziz misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Aziz misses.
Judah throws a counter combo.
A cross from Aziz lands.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz had his way with Elijah Judah in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Aziz with a nice cross.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Judah slips a jab from Aziz.
Judah throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Aziz cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.
Aziz connects with a right hand. Judah shakes it off.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target. #T1#
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Nice jab there from Judah.
Aziz takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Aziz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Judah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aziz connects with a single shot there.
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz counters with a nice body shot.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Aziz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Judah misses with a body punch
and Aziz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aziz throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Judah slips a straight right by Aziz.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Aziz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aziz misses with a straight right.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aziz throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah ducks right into an uppercut from Aziz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Judah.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Aziz finds it's way through Judah's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalaluddin Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aziz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalaluddin Aziz!

Jalaluddin Aziz is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jalaluddin Aziz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bushido 12: Road to Gold R4     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
Aziz misses with a combination #CL2#
and Owens Jr counters by clinching up.
Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Owens Jr controls the action.
Owens Jr misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Owens Jr - that landed with a thud.
Owens Jr pushes Aziz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aziz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Owens Jr to keep the fight standing.
Owens Jr tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Owens Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aziz looking to stall.
Owens Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owens Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Owens Jr tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Owens Jr back against the ropes. #BC2#
Owens Jr breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Aziz coming out on top.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Owens Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owens Jr.
Aziz takes a swing at Owens Jr's ribcage but misses.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aziz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Owens Jr digs a good hook to Aziz's body.
Nice uppercut there from Aziz.
Aziz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aziz jabs Owens Jr right on the nose. Owens Jr blinks but takes it well.
Owens Jr misses with a body shot.
Aziz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Owens Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens Jr misses with a body shot. #T2#
Aziz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Owens Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens Jr. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
Owens Jr lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Aziz.
Aziz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owens Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Owens Jr misses with a straight right.
Aziz throws a series of punches but Owens Jr avoids them all with ease.
Aziz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens Jr moves away.
Aziz lands with an overhand left.
Aziz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Owens Jr misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Owens Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Aziz throwing a counter right hand but Owens Jr manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aziz with a hook.
Aziz staying out of range there.
Aziz with a hook.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Aziz and Owens Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Aziz follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Owens Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Owens Jr is still in real trouble! Can Aziz finish him?
Owens Jr is looking to escape.
Owens Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Aziz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aziz throwing shots but Owens Jr is blocking nicely.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens Jr keeps working.
Aziz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB#
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owens Jr is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Aziz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Owens Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aziz manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aziz throws out a loose jab but Owens Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens Jr with a jab.
Owens Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens Jr throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz defending well as Owens Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Aziz slips a jab from Owens Jr.
Aziz slips under a jab.
Aziz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owens Jr throws a body punch but Aziz moves out of range.
Owens Jr throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Aziz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens Jr.
Aziz jabs at Owens Jr's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens Jr.#T1#
Owens Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens Jr can do to turn this around?
Owens Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Owens Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Owens Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Aziz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Owens Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owens Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aziz tries to bum rush Owens Jr with a series of wild strikes but Owens Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Aziz.
Owens Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens Jr misses with a straight right.
Owens Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Owens Jr dodges the punch combination from Aziz. #T2#
Aziz slips under a jab from Owens Jr.
Aziz lands a really nice looking cross but Owens Jr seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Aziz.
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens Jr has time to react.
Aziz lands a jab to Owens Jr's midsection.
Owens Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Aziz catches Owens Jr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Owens Jr to the canvas! #SUB#
Aziz drops back looking for a leg! Owens Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owens Jr manages to kick Aziz off! Aziz jumps back into Owens Jr's guard.
Aziz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Owens Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aziz.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Owens Jr wants to stand and escape but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Owens Jr keeps moving.
Owens Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aziz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Owens Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Owens Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owens Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aziz throws out a loose jab but Owens Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens Jr's head backwards.
Owens Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Owens Jr drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Owens Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens Jr. Owens Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Aziz walks into a left hand. #KD#
Aziz throws a left that rocks Owens Jr and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Aziz dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Owens Jr regain composure!
Owens Jr wants to get back to his feet but Aziz drags him back down.#SUB#
Aziz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aziz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens Jr.
Owens Jr connects with a single shot there.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aziz to score with a decent uppercut.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens Jr throws out the jab.
Aziz jabs Owens Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Owens Jr lunges at Aziz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aziz's hand.
A slow jab from Owens Jr misses its intended target. #CL2#
Aziz gets tackled into the ropes by Owens Jr. Owens Jr maintains the clinch.
Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owens Jr smiles and moves away.
Owens Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aziz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens Jr throws the left hand but Aziz avoids the punch easily.
Owens Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Owens Jr is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Owens Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Owens Jr catches Aziz right on the button with a cross.
Aziz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Owens Jr's head.#T1#
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens Jr. Owens Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens Jr.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Aziz scores with a nice head shot.
Aziz throws out a loose jab but Owens Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Owens Jr tries to move into range but Aziz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.
Owens Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aziz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
Owens Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Owens Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens Jr avoids the body shot from Aziz. #T2#
Owens Jr connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Aziz. Beautiful body shot.
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Owens Jr moved out of range.
A big right from Aziz misses.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens Jr misses the shot to the body.
Owens Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Owens Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Aziz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owens Jr thinking.
Aziz digs a good hook to Owens Jr's body.
Owens Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aziz scores with a jab. Owens Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Owens Jr finds it's target.
Aziz jabs Owens Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens Jr.
Owens Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Owens Jr ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
A countering left hand to the body from Owens Jr misses.
Aziz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Owens Jr momentarily.
Aziz scores with a jab to the body.
Owens Jr misses with a body shot.
Owens Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Robert Owens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Aziz staying out of range there.
Owens Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aziz circles away.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens Jr.
Owens Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aziz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens Jr under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.#T4##CL2#
Owens Jr has Aziz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Owens Jr lands an uppercut.
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!
Owens Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Aziz gets control of Owens Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aziz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aziz looking for a sweep. Not yet Aziz, not yet. #SUB#
Aziz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Owens Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Aziz has managed to lock this one up! Can Owens Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aziz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bushido 9: Road to Gold R3     
Date:   Jul 07, 2016
#R1#
McBoatFace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBoatFace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McBoatFace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McBoatFace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aziz slips a straight right by McBoatFace.
McBoatFace misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBoatFace misses with a double jab.
Aziz lands a body shot.
Aziz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aziz scores with the left hand. McBoatFace knows he should have avoided that one.
McBoatFace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBoatFace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBoatFace throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Aziz.
Nice defenses there by McBoatFace.
McBoatFace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McBoatFace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBoatFace doesn't seem bothered though.
McBoatFace throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from McBoatFace.
McBoatFace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aziz lands a jab.
Aziz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aziz lands an overhand right.
Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBoatFace doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McBoatFace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aziz lands with a big left! McBoatFace is wobbled badly! Aziz comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McBoatFace to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.

 

Event: Bushido 5: Road to Gold R2     
Date:   Jun 09, 2016
#R1#
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babbitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aziz.
Babbitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Aziz defending well as Babbitt loads up on a big left hand.
Aziz clobbers Babbitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Raymond Babbitt has been cut.
Nice cross by Aziz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz slips a straight right by Babbitt.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babbitt. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz moves forwards but Babbitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Babbitt both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Babbitt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babbitt moves away.
Aziz thuds his right hand into Babbitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Babbitt gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Aziz gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Babbitt is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
A victorious Jalaluddin Aziz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bushido 2: Road to Gold R1     
Date:   May 19, 2016
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Aziz jumps guard and drags Takahashi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aziz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takahashi is defending well. Aziz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takahashi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aziz celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

 
 
 
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